The Good Ship Bondi Astra, A Poem

This wonderful poem was written by one of our residents in response to this trying time. Ann, thank you!

On the good ship Bondi Astra, newly exiled in self isolation diaspora

Confined to our quarters putting hygiene drills through their paces,

Washing our hands, keeping fingers from faces.

Distracting ourselves with gadgets, hobbies and telies,

With frequent trips to the fridge to quieten noisy bellies

On rare trips from the cabin, preserve your resistance,

Just stick to the rules, and PLEASE KEEP YOUR DISTANCE.

Roaming the decks, Captain Aaron is keeping us safe,

Swabbing down surfaces three times a day, keeping that

Scourge of the high seas, Corona, at bay.

He is Captain Courageous, Hip Hip Hooray!

Meanwhile First Mate Anna is still flying the banner,

Working from home in offshore detention, doing her bit

For infection prevention.

Sending cheer and back-up office support from her at home fort.

Missing you curly girlie!

Three cheers for Sam for providing safe harbor,

And not to mention a generous food and fun provider,

Happy memories galore until we reach a future safe shore.

Stay well Astra residents and maintain good spirits,

Keep that pirate virus on the run, with one aim in mind, a speedy

Return to Astra fun. Isolate, Meditate, jump up and down - and SANITISE, SANITISE, SANITISE!

Written by Ann Kane