My Beach

(Written during lockdown)

I saw the sea today 
Madeira Drive closed 
Open only for exercise 
I ran down the middle 
Of the road
Along the white lines
And looked at the sea
And my beach
Every day I swam
With you growing in my tummy
Now you’re at nursery
Running about
While I run to the sea
Before I start work
I couldn’t imagine that before
But it’s happening
And one day you’ll be at school
Running about 
While I run to the sea
Before I start work
But that’s not happening yet
So I’m going to choose
Not to imagine it
Yet
So I keep on running.