Just drop my order.
Drop and go.
Don’t call my cell.
Don’t let me know.
I have the app.
Know where you’ve been.
Know when you missed
My house again.
I get text alerts
As you approach.
I know where you are.
Don’t need a coach.
Don’t knock the door.
Don’t ring the bell.
It makes my dogs
Bark loud as hell.
Wear a mask.
You’re on my Ring.
I see your face.
I see everything.
Just drop my order.
Drop and go.
That’s your job.
All you need to know.
Spicy fried chicken.
A breast, leg and thigh.
Mashed potatoes,
A fried apple pie.
Triple bacon burger,
Double cheese.
A large side of fries.
My heart won’t seize.
Chicago pizza.
That thick, thick crust.
Extra sausage.
It’s a must.
At last a drink,
So I don’t choke.
I’ll wash it down
With Diet Coke.
Notes from the author: Woke up this morning, having trouble breathing. Looked up to check the time, and my projection clock was out. That’s when I realized my breathing issues were because my CPAP was not running. Took off my mask, and watched as the ceiling fan spun slowly to a stop. The power is out again.
Warmness engulfs me.
Ceiling fans no longer run.
Power out again.
Bleeding quietly.
I was shaving in the dark.
Blades of danger.
Messages flowing.
Oncor status emails sent.
Email needs Internet.
Living in darkness.
My world is in the shadows.
I am powerless.
A long time ago,
Jesus was our Paschal Lamb.
He was Jewish,
And yet we all eat ham.
Another year has come and gone.
I wonder what I have done wrong.
We barely ever left the house.
We’ve just been quiet as a mouse.
We’ve had our two government shots.
I don’t see that it helps a lot.
I hope we get to travel soon.
I’m feeling crazy as a loon.
This must be a Monday,
I have nothing clever to say.
Don’t give this a second look.
My mind is but an open book.
I’ve been spending all this time,
Just to find some words to rhyme.
My head is feeling very dense.
The words don’t really make much sense.
Tomorrow is another day.
I’m sure my mind will be OK.
I will have a great work of art.
At least I’ll have another start.
Anything you need,
Just use the app.
Don’t open the door,
Leave it on the mat.
To meet your team,
You just use Zoom.
You won’t even be
In the same room.
If you need a friend,
There’s online chat.
If you need a date,
Let’s not talk about that.
Defeat the virus!
Just stay home!
The problem is
We’re all alone.
You don’t understand me at all.
Hey! Listen to me!
I’m trying to tell you something important.
I forgot.
Time to go out.
Why am I in the yard?
Time to come in.
I’m starving.
Wow. I’m full.
Is there more?
Skritch me.
Skritch me.
Why are you touching me?
Stranger! Stranger! Stran.. Oh, it’s Mom.
I’m sleepy.
Stranger! Stranger! Stran.. Oh, it’s Dad.
I’ll finish my nap.
Time to go out.
Nevermind.
Cleanup on aisle three.
I’m just a bit hungry.
Why did you wake me up?
Is there food?
Dad? Dad? Dad? Dad? Dad? Dad? Dad? Dad?
Nevermind.
Grandma said you have to share your steak.
I’m waiting.
This slipper tastes like steak, I think.
Mom? Mom? Mom? Mom? Mom? Mom? Mom?
Nevermind.
I’m starving again.
Not now, I’m napping.
Can I have a snack?
My name is Graham.
I am a Gnome.
I am so bored.
I’m stuck at home.
I want to swim.
I want to surf.
I need a friend.
I’ll date a Smurf.
I am off to sail,
Across the sea.
I need a cruise.
Will you go with me?
While we are all here on lockdown,
Just sitting at home has lost its thrills.
So, I am working on self-improvement.
I am taking the time to increase my skills.
Last week, I studied to be a mob boss.
I learned to show no mercy.
Now, I have to find my associates.
I just don’t want to move to Jersey.
This week, I learned to be a King.
Assuming it’s like being a Queen.
I will kindly rule my Empire,
I need a crown and some caffeine.
Today, I learned to run a crab boat.
“Captain” has been on my bucket list.
Now, I just need to get a boat.
Then, I have a crew to enlist.
I was learning to be a survivor,
But it didn’t last too long.
It’s just office committee politics,
Where the weak outvote the strong.
Next week, I’ll run a rescue,
Although it may be life or death.
It doesn’t sound too difficult,
I hear you need tigers and some meth.
