Bill McNulty

“All hands on deck” and many answer the call.
So many behind the scenes standing tall.
Drivers delivering their load every day.
Support for responders on daily display.
Extra daily effort from every cleaning crew.
All surfaces cleansed through and through.
Meals being prepared for those on the line.
Ready for responders when it’s time to dine.
And so many more serving that we never see.
Making a mark never to be recorded in history.
Everyone doing what’s needed to keep us strong.
Silent heroes that have been here all along.

Amazing all the things you learn and know.
When you peek into your computer window.
Work at home with a paycheck to earn.
Study at home with a lesson to learn.
Video chats with family and friends.
New technology learning never ends.
Order online and soon it’s at your door.
Museums waiting for you to explore.
More windows to open from your laptop
May the world keep going and never stop.

For those who are always on the front line.
When asked to help, they never decline.
First responders, ER and the entire medical team
With a nightmare beyond anything you can dream.
Neighbors helping neighbors on every street.
Saying HI, from the distance of at least six feet.
Police and firemen still working their beat.
Teachers aiding students via a Zoom meet.
Everyone working to those in our care, SAFE today,
So we can all return to our world of yesterday.

For all those who have enjoyed our poems on our blog
or Facebook, we thank you.
We have 3 books that have been available on Amazon in paper
since they were first published.  As of today, they are also
available on Amazon Kindle.  Stuck in the house as we all should,
download one or more of our books and send me a note if one of
our verses touched you.  Remember sales of all these books are
donated to Alzheimer’s Research or the Stephen McNulty Fund
at Congregation Or Shalom.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kindle+books+bill+mcnulty&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss

Still stuck in the house, most of the time.
Working on creating yet one more rhyme.
Following the news as it says the same thing.
Awaiting a delivery that Amazon will bring.
Another phone call to check up on a friend.
Nice hearing he’s well and on the mend.
Books to read or which solitaire to play.
Hallmark movie with romance on display.
Now we all have to learn how to use Zoom.
As it brings, friends and programs into the room.
And so we have another verse created today.
Which I plan to share and post without delay.

So what do you do when you’re isolated at home?
Maybe it’s time to just let your imagination roam.
What about that recipe you always wanted to try?
Reread that romance novel that makes you cry.
You can always rearrange your sock drawer.
Watch old sitcoms that leaves you wanting more.
No one would listen if I said you can exercise.
Be creative in a new poem and see how it flies.
Name one thing you have on your bucket list.
Consider this an opportunity not to be missed.