Page 62 - Everyone a Writer Anthology 2021

Take Me Back To 2020

Isn’t it strange how the world was at standstill
No one allowed in the house
Sitting around, bored, no clue
How the bins go further than you

Isn’t it annoying wearing a mask
Just to go about everyday tasks
We’re still not actually done with it all
The fast-paced world slowed down to a crawl

Take me back to 2020,
When we danced without a care
The neighbours watching, horrified
But stop? We wouldn’t dare

Take me back to 2020,
Strolling through the woods
Lost in our thoughts on nature walks
Twigs snapping under our boots

Take me back to 2020,
Sunny summer days
Ice lollies from the corner shop
Sunday dinner and fizzy pop

Take me back to 2020,
The joyful weekly clap
The rainbow-stained window panes
The Christmas presents wrapped

But when all is said and done
That year was as good as any
And with that I say farewell
And take me back to 2020

Eva Ball, Y9
Meadowhead

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