KEEP YOUR DISTANCE

KEEP YOUR DISTANCE

They seem to think it’s safe now

To draw those boundaries in

Wealth is all that counts these days

As wisdom gets flung into the bin

But we still don’t want to visit folk

Our summer break we’ve now cancelled

Quietly happy not to get involved

With gatherings neighbours held

We were quite happy here at home

Whilst little shops were safely shut

Weren’t bothered in the slightest

About getting our long hair cut

We just don’t want to barbecue

Or sit outside drinking warm wine

When it comes to life’s small pleasures

The sofa will do just fine

Not ones for pubs much anyway

Parties we simply can’t abide

To be frank we’re completely happy

To be ignoring the human tide

Don’t want to go down to the beach

Or drive any distance in the car

Whilst my inner voice is screaming

It’s still too dangerous by far

It’s fine if you want to do these things

I wouldn’t begrudge it you at all

Just respect my choice to not join in

From outside the asylum wall

We’ve needed our supermarket

Gone to a chemist from time to time

All wrapped up in our safety gear

Not like too many other swine

So enjoy your close proximity

Now you’ve been let out once again

It’s not about if there’s a second wave

But more about just when

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