Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom
Who is this man who rose to sudden fame?
Captain Tom Moore is his official name.
A Yorkshireman who called a spade a spade,
Young Tom became an engineer by trade.
But turning twenty, life was put on hold
As World War 2 had started to unfold.
He joined the Duke of Wellington's platoon
And rose to rank of Captain pretty soon.
In Burma he opposed the Japanese,
And when his duties finished overseas,
Returning home to Blighty, there are tales
Of motorcycling sprees across the Dales.
Throughout the years he'd somehow found the knack
Of reaching out and trying to give back.
Which prompted the idea of raising cash
By giving daily sponsored walks a bash,
Donating funds towards the NHS
And thereby his deep gratitude express.
Despite these trying times he brings us cheer
Encouraging us all to persevere.
We heard him with determination say
'The sun will shine and clouds will go away'.
So on his hundredth birthday let us toast
A Yorkshireman more spirited than most.
29.04.20
Thomas Moore, known as Captain Tom, is a former British Army officer known for his efforts to raise money for charity in the run-up to his 100th birthday during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
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