Helmdon 2020 (a poem)

Helmdon 2020

A poem by Lee Alfandary

It was early January we first heard
An infectious disease had occurred
We read in the news the virus began
In a region of China called Wuhan

The virus spread across the world
Its deadly tentacles already unfurled
Our government warned us not to ignore
As the pandemic reached our UK shores

The advice from Boris “stay safe, stay at home”
You may exercise daily not far to roam
And for 20 seconds wash your hands
Not too difficult to understand

In Helmdon we look forward to reopen our school and clubs
The Tuesday cafe, luncheon and of course the pub
As friends and neighbours at last we meet
And together this virus we will defeat.

Lee Alfandary

2020