Jason got the call.
Who is this?
Where did you get this number?
He wasn’t expecting this at all.
Joanna’s expression asked the question;
Dunno love, he shrugged.
They said “Sir, did you take a test?”
Jason said yes.
“You know you’ve had the virus”
Jason said yes
I’ve still got it I guess,
A bit of a temperature
A bit of a cough,
Joanna’s alright but I still feel off.
Why are you calling me today?
Am I OK?
“Sir, relax.
We just need to trace your contacts”
“Before we do can we ask
Sir, did you self-isolate?”
Sorry mate?
Did you mean I’d stayed at home?
Yes, 14 days
Like the guidance says
Yes, I stayed at home.
Not alone,
My wife is here
But her test was clear.
“Very good sir, we’re glad to hear.”
Before that, I went to work.
“Did you work from home?”
Well at first, but you see
The government opened up the economy.
“OK we see
So who was at work?”
Well, me
My boss, Brian, Gavin and Sharon
And..
“Sir did you stay two metres from ‘em?”
Well yes
And no I guess.
It’s work you see,
That’s not always easy.
“OK, We get the gist.
Can you make a list
Of everyone you worked with, then
We can get in touch with them.”
Well, I’m at home,
I don’t have everyone’s numbers in my phone.
“I see
Tell me where you work,
We’ll contact them directly.”
Jason obliged
But his list might be slightly compromised.
Joanna looked his way;
Jason looked away.
There’s something you should probably know
About me, about us.
She braced for the blow.
I went to work on the bus.