Merry Christmas

The exodus is on course Homeward bound, full force Christmas and New Year cheer Of the pandemic, we have little fear The well heeled among us, lead the pack Who knows what they will take and bring back Those who can, alone, stay home Trying to preserve their human microbiome Shades of post- war nineteen twenty Soldiers brought Spanish influenza aplenty Hit us hard, many died - we had no masks Our Doctors and nurses this time, not at their tasks Like then, we rush to send wishes true To the political and CoVid millionaire crew Next year, if we are here to tell the tale Their fortunes will move further from the pale