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You will have probably heard this story, it's often been told
About Captain Tom who's ninety nine years old
He's a Second World War veteran who's served his country
And was a Captain in the tank regiment in the army.

When Tom needed medical help the NHS were there
And he wanted to repay them for their loving care
A sponsored walk he thought would raise some money
For the National Health Service; a worthwhile charity.

He put on his medals and used a walking frame
Didn't think for a minute he'd gain international fame
A hundred laps of his garden he wanted to achieve
But what happened next you wouldn't believe.

Prince William called him a one man fund raising machine
As fundraisers go he's the best we've ever seen
The army formed a guard of honour as he neared the finish
He has given us a hope that will never diminish.

When the story went viral people pledged to pay
Over twenty million pounds so far has come Tom's way
Royalty, ministers and celebrities have all praised
Captain Tom's efforts and the amount that he's raised.

He's had interviews from abroad and been on TV
Brave Captain Tom Moore is now a celebrity
There has been calls to honour him with a knighthood
I and thousands of others think that he should..

He's recorded with Michael Ball and the N. H. S. choir
Proceeds from the song will make the final toll higher
The title of the song is 'You'll never walk alone'
You can buy it from a shop or download it on your phone.

Tom now has another two awards to his name
From the Guinness world records hall of fame
In the music charts he's the oldest to reach number one
And the other for raising so much in an individual walkathon.

On Tom's milestone birthday he'll look up to the sky
A spitfire and a hurricane will perform a flyby
Flying over his house to show a grateful appreciation
And to honour this selfless man on becoming a centenarian.

A Western railways train and police dog have added to Tom's fame
Because now they both carry Captain Tom's name
A promotion to honorary Colonel approved by the Queen
For this amazing one man fundraising machine.

In these dark times Captain Tom's an inspiration
And this heart-warming story has touched our great nation
Always upbeat and positive; Tom had this to say
"The sun will shine on you again, the dark clouds will go away".



Written on Saturday 18th April 2020
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