Safeguard

by Rosemary Clarke

I know these times are really hard
But we've all got to think SAFEGUARD.
Not just for families and friends
But for us, we've got to learn to bend.
In this place, we've learnt to be
Stiff upper lip, rigidity.
But we will crack taking this stance
Learn to be free; sing and dance!
Learn to laugh and twirl and play
That way things may be okay.
And if you are on your own
Invite people to your home.
Have a row with the TV
It feels so good, that you will see.
Pit your wits on the quiz shows
Let confidence grow and grow.
Find a programme you can't stand
Moan at it and take command
Bring TV people where you are
Sanity is never far.
So, if for yourself you care
TV land is always there.
Try something new every week
That way you'll be at your peak.
And those who have kids do a swap,
Watch their TV, tensions will drop.
Other views you both will know
It's loads of fun, just have a go.

TV DREAM

by Rosemary Clarke

A triumph of crime writer's art
Was the series called Taggart.
The plots were strong, the cast supreme
To watch it really was a dream
You had to listen to learn the brogue
While Jim Taggart caught the rogue
It would be nice to see it again
TV just isn't the same.
When dead, replaced by new chief Burke
Another team got down to work
Stewart, Robbie and Jackie Reid
Following their various leads
Britain watched the best in crime
Now all of us are pacing time.
The best that Scotland had, we saw
When will we be getting more?