Be careful what you wish for Be careful what you wish for, it may not be that nice Weeks in isolation with tins of baked beans, bags of rice. You thought if life could just slow down with time to smell the roses who knew the strangest side effect would be

Be careful what you wish for

Be careful what you wish for, it may not be that nice
Weeks in isolation with tins of baked beans, bags of rice.
You thought if life could just slow down with time to smell the roses
who knew the strangest side effect would be the failing of our noses?

Be careful what you wish for, it may not be that good
Crowds gathered round the beaches and throughout the neighbourhood.
We wanted time in our day for exercise and weights
Sadly, we didn’t realise there would be no space for mates.

Be careful what you wish for, it may not be that grand
A quiet ANZAC day upon us without the marching band.
Our solemn ode to pay respect to those we are in debt
Has only three words we can repeat – Lest We Forget.

Be careful what you wish for, it may a curve ball
The once abundant bank account balance is quite small.
Those who work as check out chicks, doctors, teachers’ heroes
We all now realise proudly their pay deserves more zeros.

Be careful what you wish for, it may be what you need
Time to gather thoughts, to decrease virtual speed
Finding time with loved ones, reconnecting with a friend
Laughing, chatting listening, we hope that time suspends.

Be careful what you wish for, it’s coming to an end
Life speeds by, work goes back and it’s back to who knows when.
So take the time, look left, look right, the stars at night above
The story that your grandkids hear will be of resilience and love.