80. Slow Lane

You may have to wait a little longer today…
(Notice in local chemist’s)

The first time in ten weeks. I’m at the wheel
and yes, I do remember how to drive.
It’s still a shock. When I was out before
did fifty miles an hour feel this fast?

If I were on a motorway I’d choose
the inside lane. No need to overtake,
allow the time to readjust, react.
The lockdown lesson – you can slow the pace.

The garden centre’s open. Just nip in
pick up some herbs, but something’s different now.
Why are these people sitting in the sun?
They’re waiting. Just a quarter of an hour.
And at the till, the same thing will apply.
New normal’s here. There’ll be a lot of queues.