We sit in a sunlit garden with a glass of lightly cooled beer There is no sound from the motorway the background noise all year A romantic chirrup of birdsong. A noise we are happy to hear. The bark of an excited dog will carry on I fear, But no, he’s quiet now, silence is once more here, Tranquillity and calmness, brought on by isolation Affecting every person through the whole nation For us it is a blessing, for some it is frustration Some suffer loved ones loss, or financial devastation But we through age and setting enjoy our quiet location |