Young in the 80s
A curfew was called
Military imposed lockdown
Soldiers everywhere
At the call of a siren
All gates were closed
By 8pm
All was quiet
Tucked indoors
The curfew began
Like a natural disaster
The Lockdown resurfaces
COVID 19 is everywhere
Nobody knows why or how
Many are in quarantine
Forced separation
On occasions
Authorities appear
To instill
A sense of responsibility.
This time to safeguard humanity
Then, to uphold political will
In the late 1970s and early 1980s there was a military coup in Ghana, it came with some political unrest. I was a young girl then but remember vividly the curfew that was imposed. Yesterday, there was a call for a Lockdown in parts of the country. I immediately thought about the difference and the whys. That is the story behind my slice today.
GIFTS 
Amazing reflection here and the symmetry is powerful. Here’s hoping a quick and orderly response does the trick in Ghana! Be well J! 🙂
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The lockdown now is a collective way to stay safe. Different from a political or a military situations. You have experienced both. I hope that never again during the rest of your life.
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Wow, the juxtaposition of the two experiences is powerful and insightful. Hang in there.
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