Tony Frobisher
Covid / War
Covid / War The day the war came, Covid went away. The fog of war replaced The viral load, and Covid knew it'd had its day. The day war...
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Tony Frobisher
Feb 14, 20222 min read
The Train South From Glasgow (Masks On) / Th' Train Sooth Fae Glascae (Masks Oan)
The Train South From Glasgow (Masks On) We’re all in it Just the same. Except when we’re travelling From Scotland to England, On the...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 25, 20201 min read
Railway Mask
Railway Mask All aboard The Mask Express Destination Normality Calling at Social Distancing, Work-From-Home & Track-Trace&Test All aboard...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 25, 20201 min read
The Last Time I Shook Hands
The Last Time I Shook Hands The last time I shook hands, The smiles weren't hidden. The eyes looked without fear. The distance between us...
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Tony Frobisher
Oct 25, 20202 min read
The Seats Are Empty
The Seats Are Empty The seats are empty. The 10:08 to London. Grey-upholstered comfort Extra clean and disinfected as The train,...
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Tony Frobisher
Aug 27, 20201 min read
Bump and Hide
Bump and Hide We don't Bump into each Other anymore. No more Oh I'm sorry, Let me Pick you up Off the floor. It's orchestral manoeuvres...
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Tony Frobisher
Aug 23, 20201 min read
Coronachievements
Coronachievements Lockdown 6 months on...Before and After I'll read every book I've got. I read half a page and stopped. I'll exercise,...
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Tony Frobisher
Aug 23, 20201 min read
Normality
Normality Masks on Sanitize your hands. Enter this way, Follow the route as planned, One way around the shop Don't touch the products...
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Tony Frobisher
Jul 25, 20201 min read
Closing Down
Closing Down Closing down! Everything must go! People, Jobs, Livelihoods, So, Get it while you can Discount the lot When it's gone It's...
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Tony Frobisher
May 30, 20201 min read
Proletariat!
Proletariat! Proletariat! Hear our cry. Stay Alert! Words to the wise. Don't blink & drive, Or pop to the beach. Don't inject...
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Tony Frobisher
May 30, 20201 min read
Civic Duty (UK Government Latest Advice)
Civic Duty! (UK Government Latest Advice) Civic duty! Get Covid Done! Stay Alert! Go to Durham. Wash your hands! Track! Trace!...
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Tony Frobisher
May 19, 20201 min read
Love in the Time of Corona
Love in the Time of Corona Their backgrounds matched, When they first met on Zoom. An intimate first glimpse Into the other's...
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Tony Frobisher
May 19, 20201 min read
In Limbo
In Limbo Locked down, in limbo, Suspended civilization. Grounded and home-stuck, Virtual hugs and conversations. The new normal, ...
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Tony Frobisher
May 19, 20201 min read
Locked Down and Confused
Locked Down and Confused I've put the dinner in the fridge, Stirred salt in my tea. Put my pants on back to front, Written Friday...
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Tony Frobisher
May 19, 20201 min read
Supermarket Queued
Supermarket Queued I stood in the never ending supermarket queue, Face-masked and quietly admiring the view Of a hundred shoppers,...
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Tony Frobisher
May 19, 20201 min read
The Earth. Paused
The Earth Paused. Earth Day 2020 The Earth. Paused. The Earth Paused. And took a long breath. Savouring the unfamiliar tastes, ...
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Tony Frobisher
May 19, 20201 min read
Not A Statistic. A Life
Not A Statistic. A Life The millions can never reveal The hidden depths of each and every 1 Every statistic, every number, A life, ...
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Tony Frobisher
May 19, 20201 min read
We Will
We Will Another sunrise, Another day Of sofa sitting And navel gaze. Sitting quietly & Doing nowt, Staying safe & Not going out....
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Tony Frobisher
May 19, 20201 min read
Self Isolation
Self Isolation Staying indoors To self isolate. Not venturing beyond The garden gate. Stocking up aplenty, On biscuits and tea. ...
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