A Year On.. (Coronavirus Edition)

It is crazy to think that we are a year on since Boris Johnson announced that we were going into a National Lockdown. This has been and still is a very unsettling time for many, with the lonely walks to the shops, empty shelves, zoom calls, home schooling, limitations, fear of losing those you loved because of the overwhelming statistics of the death toll daily on the screens we had no option but to watch. Each and every person in this world has been strong and still is and we have achieved great things in this year, something as little as decorating that bathroom you never got round to doing or big things such as spending valuable time and making memories with your family. This is definitely going to be a year that will not be forgotten easily. 

Losing a loved one is hard at any time, however this pandemic made grief a very difficult emotion to deal with as restrictions made it near impossible to receive the closure you need when someone so dear to you passes away. We took for granted the 'little things' that in 'normal' life was possible such as holding their hand, saying your last goodbyes, and giving them a last hug. But better times are coming and soon we will start our new 'normal' life again. Below, we have written a poem that speaks about the past year’s scenarios and the future ahead of us.

If you, a family member, or friend need any support regarding bereavement, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. 

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A Year On... 

England sat worried watching the News seeing the world around us being locked down.
Terrified to see that the death toll has rose because a new dangerous virus was found.

The month of March dated nineteenth 2020, initial plan was 12 weeks he said,
To have this new found virus under control and look forward to better times up ahead.

The 30th April came the well needed announcement that England were now 'passed the peak',
And then came the re-opening of places and schools each different but more every week.

Just as England thought the road to recovery was near, Boris Johnson introduced a new rule,
That no groups of more than six people could meet and we may have to again home school.

September 22nd, a 10pm curfew, hospitality and oxytocin increase the spread,
'Work from home' and a reminder that there are rules to follow or we will be back in lockdown instead.

14th October brought the 3 tier system, 31st October a 2nd lockdown declared,
Back to working from home, walks once a day, home schooling and video calls shared.

2nd Lockdown begun 5th November, shops closed and once again living in ghost town,
But the 24th November there came good news, that a new coping mechanism was found.

One where we could meet loved ones of up to five households to celebrate the Christmas period in style,
2nd December brought back the tiered system with a new tier 4 added to the pile.

London and the South East of England into tier 4 he said, our Christmas plans cut short,
26th December added more areas of England leaving us all once again distraught.

2021, the new year is here, we celebrated and zoom called in with cheer,

but our cheers were silenced on the 6th of Jan when we were put into the 3rd lockdown in a year.

On the 22nd February a roadmap to lifting lockdown was released, a sigh of relief was heard around town,
Everyone finally feeling happiness, that in England we are months away from hugs and there’s a plan.

We stockpiled on toilet roll, pasta, rice and tins, there were 2m distance lines all the way round to shop bins,
We went out on Thursdays to clap the NHS to show our support for them doing their best.

Our world isn't yet normal, there's still a way to go but with lateral flow testing and the vaccine, we’re now gaining control,
The loved ones that we’ve lost and those still fighting the fight, will always be in our thoughts every day and every night.

So be a little kinder in everything you do remember not everyone is as strong as you,
The new world will be different in so many ways, looking out for each other will bring us brighter days.