Then I opened my Guardian and discovered not only the perfect solace of Simon Armitage’s poem, Lockdown (21 March), but also the joy of a resurgent Nancy Banks-Smith (A tale for our times, 21 March). Laurie MoyeUpton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire• Thank you for giving us some much-needed cheer amid the preoccupying gloom. And then finding you’ve at last given us a codeword on a Saturday raised my first audible cheer for weeks! Annie GristHebden Bridge, West Yorkshire• Thank you, thank you, thank you! For Simon Armitage, Nancy Banks-Smith and the additional codeword.

Source: The Guardian March 22, 2020 18:45 UTC