In Gratitude

Shed a tear for those deceased In COVID’s agony and pain, Shed one for their bereaved Never to see loved ones again, Then spare a thought for those Who daily risked their lives Doctors, nurses, ancillaries All Parents lovers husbands wives The para meds, the porters All who make the service run Remember them in prayer For the service they have done. Emotionally bruised and battered By death’s daily dealing Those whose lives are dedicated To caring and to healing. Spare a thought for those Overworked and underpaid Never to be forgotten for The contribution they’ve made I bet they really appreciated it when We stood and clapped our thanks They probably think of it every time They have to queue at food banks. ( very recently Nurses have voted to go on strike after, in real terms, suffering pay cuts over the last few years)