My View Today

Have a thought? A flash of inspiration? What is your view today?

Pen a para-graphic - a picture painted with words. Let the world see what you see.

In no more than 100 words, the fewer the better – written or spoken or videoed or…whatever way suits you – say what is, “My View Today”.

Then voice it in the Coalshed at:

Email Address: voicesinthecoalshed@gmail.com

Dave Alton

(Writer in Residence at the Mining Museum)

I gaze out of my window, cup in hand, from the lush green of the reclaimed Barrow pitheap, the spire in Worsbrough, the hills of Grenoside, over fields and woods to the mass of trees which frame the reservoir and reflect on the eighty days since lockdown began.

I've seen rainbows for the NHS, clapped for key workers, cheered on Captain Tom, commemorated VE Day, kept the two metre rule, used Zoom for yoga, maintained contact via WhatsApp, spent hours reading, crosswords, gardening, walking.

I've done my best, I really have, but oh! how I long for a grandchild's kiss.

Joan Shaw 

RELAX, REPEAT

Relax, kick off your shoes

Chase away Corona blues

Let your many worries go

Take each day a little slow

Don’t feel guilty, you’re allowed

To read a book or sing out loud

Wear your pyjamas if you wish

Drink your coffee from a dish

Wave your arms up in the air

Never mind your messy hair

Do your make-up now and then

Relax, and do it all again!

Marian Barker

 During this lockdown,            folks heads have started stirring.                                        As tempers burn, emotions    start whirring.                                                                    Imagination, finds a whole new meaning.                                    Whilst homes and Work.        Get a thorough cleaning.                                                                    Many more Gardens have a regal look.                              After many years, folks are finally reading a book.                                                                    The arts are helping, with a multitude of feelings.                As music and crafts, bring about deep natural healing.                                                Lockdown has definitely brought about, many hidden skills,and talents out.                  We all are going through this hell.                                           The only way we'll stay safe and well 

         

Andrew Lubelski