Elegy For Sir Thomas Moore

World War II vet, aged one hundred,
once risked his life for his mother land.
His country in a Covid war,
he once again lent them a hand.

Once youthful legs now needing aid
of walkers, this Thomas Moore did give
the battle-strength he still possessed,
so that Covid patients might live.

One hundred laps around his yard
with his walker, he raised some funds,
about thirty-three million pounds
for patients. The whole world was stunned!

Knighted by Queen Elizabeth,
to his name was added “Sir”.
He and the Queen, standing in sun,
knew not what would later occur.

Screaming mobs of anti-maskers
in America and beyond,
spewed bursts of droplets everywhere,
so Covid could never get gone.

It flew and hitch-hiked everywhere,
invaded the home of Sir Tom,
conquering his warrior grit,
killing him just like a bomb.

These people still start such riots,
not believing they really slay
people like our Sir Thomas Moore.
Yet they’ll never be made to pay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 3/7/2021 3:36:00 AM
Lovely tribute to Sir Thomas Moore, thank you for sharing. // Barry
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 3/7/2021 12:37:00 PM
Hi Barry! Thank you! Glad you like it!
Date: 3/6/2021 1:39:00 PM
Thank you for honouring Sir Thomas Moore (Captain Tom as he had became known to us via social media). I would like to hold on to his inspirational words: 'Tomorrow will be good day.'
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 3/6/2021 11:11:00 PM
Hi Sus! Thank you for your (and Captain Tom’s) encouraging words!
Date: 3/4/2021 11:01:00 AM
What an amazing man he was Jennifer, a real inspiration in these dark times. Well written verse. He certainly inspired many to paint and write about him, myself included. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 3/4/2021 6:24:00 PM
Hi Tim! Thank you for the compliments on this poem. Happy you like it. Have you posted a poem about him too? What is the title? I looked on your page and found a great Sea Shanty. Yes I’m keeping well. Hope you are too.
Date: 3/3/2021 3:28:00 PM
You tell a sad story with great wording and rhyming.
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 3/3/2021 4:38:00 PM
Thank you for visiting me Robert. Glad you like it.
Date: 3/1/2021 3:37:00 AM
He was and will forever be remembered as the best of humanity and is what the world needs now. You have written a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. Thank you for sharing.
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 3/1/2021 11:06:00 AM
Hi Elaine! Glad you like this. Your words made my day!
Date: 2/28/2021 11:32:00 PM
Jennifer, read and heard about Sir Thomas Moore. It is a shame that some people have no respect to others. Thank you for your visit on my poem, “ Harbinger Birds of Spring” and leaving a wonderful compliment and congratulations. Hugs Eve
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 3/1/2021 11:08:00 AM
Amen Eve! Thank you for stopping by with encouragement. Hugs right back at ya!
Date: 2/27/2021 6:26:00 PM
Jennifer - A fantastic tribute to Sir Thomas Moore, what a story, what a life, he never walked alone, we were with him every step of the way... Belle
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 2/27/2021 6:39:00 PM
Well hello Belle! I'm so glad you like this. I'm happy to have a fellow Sir Thomas Moor admirer.
Date: 2/25/2021 7:44:00 PM
Sad indeed as is the catastrophe of the nursing homes!
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 2/25/2021 10:48:00 PM
Hey Kim! Thank you for stopping by!
Date: 2/25/2021 4:43:00 AM
Awesome tribute to a beloved man. Your poem honors his memory, Jennifer.
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 2/25/2021 4:35:00 PM
I’m so happy you like it Vijay. Thank you for visiting me.
Date: 2/24/2021 10:06:00 PM
Captain Sir Tom Moore died a heroic death. A great tribute.
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 2/25/2021 4:36:00 PM
Thank you for your encouragement, and for stopping by. Have a great day.
Date: 2/21/2021 3:14:00 PM
It is very sad to ponder how much tragedy can arise from foolish, inconsiderate behavior. Sir Thomas Moore was a truly heroic figure. A heartfelt, well expressed elegy, Jennifer.
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Jennifer Fenn
Date: 2/21/2021 7:22:00 PM
Thank you Evelyn! This makes my evening’
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