This Thanksgiving long weekend comes to an end today

Hope you were able to enjoy the time in your own way

Most people enjoyed their feast on the Sunday night

Hopefully for all involved that everything turned out right

Some families were probably missing a sister or a brother

You probably weren’t required to sit so close to one another

There must have been plenty of leftovers for everyone to share

The fact that the numbers were restricted, there was hardly anybody there

You were supposed to keep your social group intimate and small

Hell some of us decided on not having a big meal at all

These days, the virus has the upper hand

A fact that most of us have had to understand

Getting together with relatives and friends still can be a chore

The fact that the Province decreases our numbers affects us even more

This virus now seems to be on some kind of streak

The number of infections have increased in the past two weeks

Now that the outdoor temperatures are starting to drop we will be indoors

Which means that this pandemic will step up even more

They are predicting that the second wave could take more lives than the first

So if we are not careful, things will go from bad to worst

We have to be diligent and be up for this task

Listen to our health professionals and wear a mask

Maybe it’s time this year whether you like it or not

Head to your pharmacy and get your flu shot

Don’t leave yourself vulnerable to this virus, stick to a plan

Do everything to keep your strength and do all that you can

It is up to you to keep yourself in tip top shape

If you contract it when you are weak, you may not escape

In another couple of months we will be into the Christmas season

That’s why we want to take care of ourselves for that very reason

The way things are going, and I hope that I’m not right

The yuletide this year is not looking all that bright

Another celebration will be ruined by this pandemic once more

The people who eventually succumb to it will tally up a big score

There won’t be the hustle and bustle that you see in that time of year

These people will be doing all their shopping online is what I really fear

Just like this Thanksgiving, the table will be sitting few

There will still be restrictions on what we are able to do

We now have the rest of autumn and all the cold winter to endure

It will not be until the spring that we might just see a cure

I am trying to be optimistic despite these words you read

I am hoping that the scientists are successful and really do succeed

We can wish all we want but in reality things just aren’t fine

We have to heed to all the facts and in turn just toe the line

Yesterday our daughter visited and stayed most of the day

When she got up to leave, we just wanted her to stay

She hugged and kissed both of us before she went out the door

We watched her proceed up the street and still we missed her more

We were so thankful that she stopped in to say hello

We enjoyed every minute of the time before she had to go

That’s why we have to obey all the scientist’s in order to succeed

Getting back in touch with your children is the medicine we all truly need

Donald and Melania have the virus, apparently they caught it from Hope Hicks

Seven more have contracted it and now you have ten Republicans that are sick

Another twenty four of them were tested but show negative so far

Meanwhile Donald goes out in his motorcade exposing his own bodyguards in his car

A photo-op for his followers so he can sit and wave

With no thought of the two hundred and ten thousand that are now lying in their graves

The doctors treating the President couldn’t be more vague

Trump is trying to paint himself a super hero who has conquered the evil plague

He put out a tweet that he feels great and twenty years younger

The polls are now showing that these remarks could prove to be a political blunder

The numbers have dropped and he has lost more women as a result

The families who have lost loved ones have taken it as a direct insult

Now the Republicans are trying to endorse him because he is now ill

Saying he now knows how to handle this and he has the will

Stating that Joe Biden can’t handle the situation because he hasn’t experienced the pain

They will spin this calamity this way in hopes of winning this campaign

He’s been in Bethesda just five days and says he’s had enough

Trying to say he is okay in an effort to portray that he is tough

He always performs these antics at the ideal time so it will air on the evening news

You know this master mind has planned it all, he never fails to amuse

Last night wasn’t different, another staged affair

Showing him exiting a helicopter and proceeding up some stairs

Continue up to the balcony showing that it was a easy task

Standing at attention, then saluting after he purposely removed his mask

You can see him directing some of the crew but I guess they made a mistake

It turns out the rehearsal went wrong because they had to take a second take

So he walks into the white house without any protection on his face

Shows that he has absolutely no concern for all the workers in the place

Not sure if he will be isolated and put in his own wing

Perhaps he will still be free to roam and just do his own thing

Here’s a man who is highly contagious and yet doesn’t care at all

Surely to the vast majority of undecided, this is a wakeup call

 I know he is trying to portray that he beat this nasty bug

As far as his working staff is concerned, he didn’t even shrug

He entered into the White House past all the people there

Showing to all of America that he truly doesn’t care

The polls show once again this morning that Biden’s lead has increased overnight

This whole act Trump performed last night didn’t turn out right

Once again his escapade went sour and he failed miserably in his quest

The only thing that has been positive for Trump these day has been his coronavirus test

Sitting on the front porch enjoying the weather, it’s nice and warm

Taking advantage of it while we can because it’s the calm before the storm

The leaves, you can hear them rustle because the breeze has picked up a bit

The pet dog is passed out while my wife and I just sit

The neighbour has his radio on and he’s playing some great sounds

Other than our two little groups, there is no one else around

You see we still can’t get together because that virus is still here

We have managed to keep it in check but it spiked again it would appear

So now they have raised the restrictions and the orders have been put in place

That’s why we are sitting on our terrace all alone in our safe space

Schools have started and it seems that they’re the cause of the rise

It seems that this was inevitable, it shouldn’t come as a great surprise

The task of trying to contain this is a no win situation

We have done our best to manage it all across our nation

Compared to others, Canada should be proud of how we are handling it all

We have to maintain this steady pace because we are in for a long haul

The more that we cooperate together, the more lives we will save                     

We have to be even more diligent if we are to beat the second wave

I know we’ve had enough of this terrible pandemic curse

The experts say that this second installment could prove even worse

This summer has been an experience that we will never forget

This plague is still looming large and is still a major threat

In just two more weeks, we have our Thanksgiving day

Will we be able to gather in groups for this is hard for me to say

For now I will cherish this beautiful day while I am still able

Sitting out close to home is the only thing that has remained stable

No matter what changes have been made to our everyday life

Sitting out here has been a refuge for me and my darling wife

No matter what they say, we can take in the fresh air and enjoy the peace

This late into the year and opportunities like these will eventually decrease

That’s why we are so thankful to have this nice day

We have been out here almost daily since the month of May

If things don’t pan out, we will all be shut ins until the early spring

That’s why each and every one of us can’t give in to this stupid thing

Don’t let it get the best of you for any reason

If you do, it might even ruin the Christmas season

The chances of having a vaccine to cure this to me is very clear

If they do come up with something it won’t be until next year

So for a recap guys, hang in there and stick with the plan

Do what is expected of you and do all that you can

This winter will probably be the longest that you will ever have to endure

Let’s all just pray to God that someone comes up with a cure

As for now, we will be sitting outside enjoying this wonderful day

Hoping that this warm cycle is here to stay

Everyone’s mental health is really what’s at stake

We are determined to stay out here for our own sake

The next season coming is winter, so these nice days are so few

Taking advantage of this mild weather is the best thing we can do

Before you know we will be freezing and covered up with snow

We will be stuck again with Covid-19 and still have no place to go

So if we stay patient and comply with each and everything

Perhaps we will get our liberty back when once again it’s spring

Counting down the days to the US election and you just can’t wait?

Is your selection to vote for President still up for debate?

So you are still undecided on where you’ll mark your X?

Who will win this election is anybody’s guess

What really still baffles me from the outside looking in

Is the fact that this race is still close, it really is such a sin

I sit back and watch the news and can’t believe my eyes

That the incumbent in office is a contender to me is a surprise

A man that has lied countless times and has been impeached as well

Still has a shot at a second term makes me wonder “What the hell”?

He is still catering to his minority because the popular vote wasn’t his to claim

The fact that he could accomplish this again is really quite a shame

This man is not concerned with anyone, except of course, himself

It’s time to chalk this all up to a bad experience and put him on the shelf

Remember before he entered office, how popular your country was?

It continues to lose its credibility with each little thing that he does

He is in awe of all the dictators and Putin most of all

He still hates all the immigrants and still wants his border wall

He continues to defy the virus and still doesn’t wear a mask

However you still have to keep your six foot distance if there is a question to ask

There’s recordings of him saying how dangerous the pandemic actually is

He can’t refute the evidence because the voice is actually his

He knows the actual consequences but doesn’t really care

He said he wanted to avoid a national panic and had chosen not to share

This is the way he wants to spin it, will his lying ever cease?

As for the two hundred thousand that have died, may they rest in peace

He says he loves his rallies because they share his point of view

They sit and cheer on every word he says even though none of it is true

So with his base and Fox News of course, he has a fighting chance

How can so many people be suckered in? Are they in some kind of trance?

Here’s a man who can say anything he wants and they will all sing his praise

These people have gone all full in, unfortunately it’s not some kind of phase

During all his rallies he is on a stage in front of his crowd

Meanwhile his disciples are squashed together while he stays safe and sound

In reality he knows this virus is dangerous and he doesn’t want to be near them at all

You can bet if any of his members get infected, he won’t take the fall

He has heightened up the violence and is counting on his division

The fact that he is promoting all of this should make it easier to make your decision

He says he’s done more for Blacks than Abraham Lincoln in his time

Says he is the law and order President and will stop all the crime

So if he is able to stop all of this, how did it begin?

This violence has escalated since he first got in

Now you have a situation where the tension will only get worse

As long as Trump is in office, he will never change his course

I can’t see him calming down the nation because this isn’t in his game

This calamity will continue without him taking any of the blame

This man has stayed on this path from the very start

This division will become a chasm and really fall apart

The second wave of this virus could begin and pack a powerful clout

Then you will see more deaths and have no way of getting out

Restrictions from other nations will eliminate any chance of Americans visiting there

Mexico and Canada will stay shut and then no one will be able to go anywhere

Finally Donald Trump will accomplish his goal from his command center

Thanks to his incompetence, the immigrants will have no wish to enter

It’s early Sunday morning and by all means you can’t say that it is bright

After stumbling around in all this dimness, I’ve decided to turn on a light

It’s after eight already and the rain is coming down                

Chances are I won’t be departing for my walk around the town

I think my dog has sensed this as he is laying sprawled out on the floor

Most mornings I have to rein in his excitement which indeed is quite a chore

My whole world has been upturned thanks to this weather change

Sitting quietly in this house now seems a little strange

Every single morning I just grab the dog and go

Most mornings I’m still half asleep and am the one in tow

The walks begin slowly as he is able to sniff everything he can

Then after a few blocks I’m more alert if everything goes to plan

But when days like these happen and I don’t get that early start

I don’t seem to get that burst of energy and just feel like an old fart

So it is of vital importance that I get up and start moving right away

Because if I don’t proceed in this fashion, it will affect my whole day

I’m not feeling optimistic because it’s calling for rain the whole day through

Now that I am imprisoned indoors, I have no inclination of what I should proceed to do

I just finished eating my bagel and drank a cup of tea

I’m now writing this poem on my clipboard crossways on my knee

I could start the third season of a series that I started late last week

I just finished three more episodes last night so I am kind of on a streak

Let’s see, I have eleven more installments and then there isn’t anymore

This way I will have them done before they start season four

I am so lost and confused when I get out of my routine

I don’t know if I really want to devote some more time in front of the tv screen

I am not feeling too optimistic about the NFL and for that very reason

I am a little hesitant on watching the Buffalo Bills first game of the season

I was all for watching the Raptors, but now their season’s done

They did play some exciting games during this playoff run

I am still watching hockey even though my team was eliminated in the second round

With St. Louis out of the race, a new champion will be crowned

Hockey and basketball should finish the season thanks to being under their bubble

As far as baseball and football go, I think they may run into some trouble

When it does come to my priorities, sports just doesn’t seem to rate

To me it’s a pleasant distraction as we all sit in wait

So many things have to be put in order for the benefit of man

Some days I feel we can triumph but on others, I wonder if we can

This virus is still front and center and a hindrance to all

So many people suffering, how many more will fall?

It would be nice to walk along the street without having to dodge here and there

It would nice to enter public venues without a mask to wear

It’s been so long already and our patience is so strained

Since this pandemic first arrived, what have we really gained?

I just want to get back to where we are able to stroll around carefree

You have to ask yourself how much longer could it be?

That’s why it means so much to me to get out for that walk

Even if it means staying six feet apart if you choose to talk

So when I am out and about and there’s a friend I see

Even though I am in the great outdoors, I don’t sense that I am free

This day has turned out gloomy and I will strive to find something to do

Here’s hoping that the near future brightens up for me and you

It is now Labour Day and school starts tomorrow

Will it be a day of triumph or will it be a day of sorrow?

Parents are conflicted on what to do or say

Send them to their classes or learn online and stay?

Not a situation that all of us have to choose

If everything goes alright, no one will have to lose

So many kids affected and no real plan in sight

Guidelines are certainly out there but will they do it right?

Social spacing to be enforced and masks to be worn by most

Each region has their own rules and vary from coast to coast

Let’s face it, it’s an experiment in process all the way

If things don’t turn out, some people will have to pay

Students along with their teachers are literally putting their lives on the line

Most people seem optimistic since the cases are now on the decline

I can’t see how they will keep all these rules in effect

Children keeping their social distance is a lot for anyone to expect

How are you going to control their movements once their class is let out?

How are they going to stop the elementary students from running all about?

Teachers are asking for smaller classes to ease the lack of space

Premiers in most Provinces are reluctant to put this rule in place

Ford in Ontario is having trouble and has told his educators “to get in line”

It didn’t come out as an order, it sounded more like a whine

He then started to plead with them and try to make their union look wrong

He brought up all the essential workers’ contributions and wanted them to go along

Keep in mind, how volatile contract talks went with Premier Ford

But there he is trying to shame them and telling them to get on board

It’s no time  to try and flex his muscles or antagonize them one little bit

If he doesn’t watch himself, he could find himself in some more deep shit

These instructors are now putting themselves in the line of fire

A predicament that no one in their right mind would desire

They have to take command of this plight and try to rein it in

With no real strategy and not knowing where to begin

It only makes sense that they should be stressed out with this endeavor

The challenge is to keep everyone from harm with no plan whatsoever

Each human that goes through those doors is rolling the dice each and everyday

So the leader of this Province should be alert to what they have to say

You can sit in your office and stay there safe and sound

Meanwhile in a crowded classroom with their students is where the teachers can be found

One germ flourishes and a hot spot could appear

Then it will be time for the Premier to get things into gear

So don’t be berating these professionals and play your stupid game

Because if one case of Covid 19 erupts, the people of the Province will have you to blame

How many more images will have to appear?

Videos we watch have now made it perfectly clear

That some policemen will gun down black lives without a second thought

You wonder how many have succeeded without being caught

The latest examples show that they don’t seem to be worrying in the least

No wonder there are so many of these victims are now deceased

George Floyd was suffocated by this same group who were sworn to protect

This incident doesn’t seemed to have deterred them as they continue to disrespect

Just three months later, Jacob Blake is shot in the back

All done at close range and with no signs of attack

This man took seven bullets in all but he isn’t dead

Unfortunately he is now paralyzed from the waist down instead

His three young children all witnesses in this ordeal

Imagine the hurt and the trauma that they will have to feel

The man who shot him has still not been charged with any crime

They say this investigation is going to take up quite some time                

Protests in Kinosha, Wisconsin have been initiated as a result of this terrible event

Two more people were killed at this rally that the police chose not to prevent

A civilian militia group rolled in from out of state

As far as the local officers were concerned, they thought this was great

There is footage of them praising this bunch and giving them supplies

Before this night was ended, they were in for a surprise

More blood would be shed before this evening was done

These out of towners would murder two and then injure one

Kyle Rittenhouse, only seventeen years old would be charged with this terrible sin

It would not be until the next day when he turned himself in

There is video showing his hands in the air as the police force goes by

Not one of these officers bothered to stop and arrest this young guy

This boy was able to walk down the street armed with a semi automatic gun in his hand

Why this man was not picked up and booked, I can’t understand

These circumstances just don’t seem to make any sense

He killed two people as a result and is going to claim self defense

It’s funny how this white man could walk through this protest while carrying a gun

If this happened to have been a black man, his life would have been done

Federal agents have been sent into this city to assist

Trump is planning to arrive there on Tuesday, I guess he couldn’t resist

This circumstance seems to fit into his political game

He will accomplish his goal by applying gasoline to this flame

This to him is a plus and certainly not a minus

By focusing on this, he is able to draw the news away from the virus

He is manipulating all these events so they all go his way

He will continue with all this stupidity right up to election day

Don’t be fooled once again by this pathetic buffoon

His term in this office can be definitely ended soon

Division and chaos will continue as long as he is here

Vote Joe Biden into office and this will all magically disappear

Donald Trump is down to seventy two days if everything goes right

Then Joe Biden will take the oath of office in January, the future does look bright

The Democratic Convention was a huge success and was enjoyable to view

The Republicans start their own tonight, who knows what they will do?

Joe Biden wants unity to return and to bring back the country’s pride

I’m assuming Donald will continue on his conspiracies and his ability to divide

The Republicans, like the Democrats, will be covered each and every day

So for the next four nights their every move will be there on display

Everyone should have an idea on what kind of fight that lies ahead

Friday morning we will know everything that both parties have done or said

It will be interesting on how these coming four will turn out

At least then we will know what both parties are all about

I don’t see any real big changes happening to their campaigns as the race goes on

I just hope when the final votes are tallied, Donald Trump is gone

The President’s plan is to make Biden look stupid and too old to adequately fill the spot

From what I seen in Joe’s speech on Thursday, I think it’s a foolish plot

Imagine Trump trying to make himself look smarter than this experienced man

We really know who the moron is, please don’t deviate from your brilliant plan!

Trump won’t have his rallies that are there to cheer his every word

How will he deliver his speech if there is no clapping to be heard?

He says he wants to do it live and not recorded like his opposition

Let’s see how his oration goes when he is finally put in that position

The Democrats four days went pretty smooth and Biden’s speech really sealed the deal

Will Donald be up for the challenge or will he lose even more appeal?

When this convention ends this week, the real battle will ensue

There will be some nasty skirmishes before this election is finally through

“When they go low, we go high”, is Michelle Obama’s famous quote

It will be hard to honour this credo until the final vote

They are running against a man who has no scruples and only utters lies

Trump will do anything to win, this certainly is no surprise

I think if the Democrats toe the line and stay on their destined route

We will see Joe in the office and Donald escorted out

Once in office, Biden will have to do everything he can

To correct all the wrongs of the world that were accomplished by this man

Who knows how many years it will take to eliminate Trump’s historic stain?

Is there enough diplomacy available to obtain respect again?

Late Saturday night, the news reported that Robert Trump had died

The question that I hate to ask is, do you think that Donald cried?

You see I have never seen an ounce of empathy oozing from this man

Does he actually feel compassion? I don’t think he really can

The only person he has concern for is him and only him alone

This is how he operates, his past history has clearly shown

He doesn’t care what rules he breaks or how many lies he has to say

The only thing that concerns him, is that things must go his way

I don’t know how things will go when his family is forced to reunite

I wouldn’t think that everything will end up going right

I can see Mary having a signed copy of her novel for each one in the clan

With Donald fuming in the corner, obviously not her favourite fan

Is there a possibility that he would try to sneak a look?

I don’t think this would happen, he’s probably never read a book

He said that his late sibling was a friend to him as well

This was probably the only one he had as far as I can tell

Sure he has all his cronies at his beckon call

These men are just as selfish and aren’t really pals at all

I’m wondering if this death is an inconvenience for this man in power

The things that he is trying to incorporate can change from hour to hour

He is handling this pandemic beautifully is what we hear him say

Yet there are still thousands of people dying each and every day

He’s now running his corona briefings as a solo act

The information he’s relating is seldom filled with facts

He’s saying mail in ballots should be stopped because they are fraught with fraud

That Democratic cities are filled with crime and wants to send in his private squad

He tells the mayors that he will clean their cities and it will take less than an hour

He thinks that he is a king and controls all the power                                                      

He has his own man he picked at the post office in the driver’s seat

He has him slowing down all the services which should help him from defeat

There is no depth that this man will not go to, to win at any cost

If you have no shred of dignity, you have nothing that could be lost

To be honest, I am going to watch this man at the funeral and when he does appear

I am going to look straight into his eyes and see if he sheds a tear

I am willing to bet he won’t sob in front of any other

I think he could do the eulogy without once mentioning his brother

Because he’s missing his rallies, his tribute could go off the rails

He could make it all political but hopefully decorum will prevail

The road to the November election is going to be quite a ride

Hopefully Biden and Harris will win it all and restore the Country’s pride

Trump is capable of anything and will stop at nothing to occupy this  space

Hopefully when all the votes are finally counted, he ends up in second place

This NHL experiment finished just last night

The final teams have qualified whether you think it’s wrong or right

Now we know who the sixteen teams are in this playoff run

We will all be into October before this season is finally done

The Canadiens and the Blackhawks both finished in twelfth place

They however, both won their series and are now in the playoff race

Toronto, Pittsburgh, Florida and New York are the teams that didn’t pass the test

Edmonton, Nashville, Minnesota and Winnipeg are the losers in the west

Players like Crosby, McDavid and Matthews, just to name a few

Are players that I would have liked to watch, but they didn’t make it through

The rest of the playoffs are all set up to resume

The first game commences at three pm, tomorrow afternoon

Four games are to be played each and every day

This will continue until a team gets eliminated along the way

So fans can now get their fill of this sport that they have missed so much

Keep up with their favourite players who have seemed so out of touch

The qualifying rounds were exciting and I hope this trend will stay

I’m hoping the players can stay healthy and are able to go all the way

Will my Blackhawks be able to beat the Golden Knights?

I don’t think they can do it but I hope they put up a good fight

How about the Canadiens, will they be spoilers twice?

Anything is possible when your goalie is Carey Price

I don’t know if there are any more upsets in store for us to see

The fact that we get to watch some more hockey is happiness to me

If you are a serious fan, you should be able to catch all the games in store

They have them all spaced up for your viewing, who could ask for more?

Of course, it’s the playoffs and who knows how long a game could be?

Better have them programmed to record so you’ll have them all to see

Now we will all feel spoiled and will try to make up for the time we lost

Let’s just enjoy this game while we can and keep our fingers crossed

This is not a for sure scenario and things could blow up in our face

This pandemic could affect the outcome, hopefully that is not the case

My wish is that everything will run smooth and things do finish up

With the Canadiens and the Blackhawks in the finals for the Stanley Cup