DAY 23 – Aug 25
an orchestra of elastic bands once taut and humming at a stroke we slackened with a muted twang relaxed ate more drank more sat more lay more stopped washing binged watching the end is nigh we cried and popped another chocolate and washed it down with claret but now it seems the music calls to us again we comprehend this thing will end and suddenly we’re bored with all this relaxation all this feckless home vacation
a distant baton taps
and we snap to attention
start practicing in earnest
set daily goals
build muscle tone
shake lazy bones
seek out structure
check posture
risk uncharted tunes
for a new world order
1-2-3-4…..
gently stretch the narrow band
until it’s safe to stand
5-6-7-8…..
pitch perfect
flex up straight
the first chord strikes
and finds us ready
for re-entry
into life.
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