Profound words. Timely wisdom. Giving us pause to ponder that which we face. That which lies ahead.
WHAT A YEAR THIS WEEK HAS BEEN
>>Watch Steve’s reading of the poem here<<
What happens now? Are we lost in the dark?
Is our world in lockdown? Have we lost our spark?
Is school really cancelled? Can we have a play date?
And if there’s no school, can we please stay up late?
How do I answer these things my kids ask?
That people aren’t sick if they’re wearing a mask
‘But you’ve taught me for ages to shake hands with a grip’
And ‘will we ever embark on that overseas trip?’
Yes, it seems like we’re wrapped in a sanitized curtain
And it’s really not easy to embrace the uncertain
You see this thing is global, we’re fighting a war
Yet we are our army which we’re looking for.
How do we win Dad? Can we beat this thing?
And if I’m a soldier, what must I bring?
In all wars my Boy, there’ll be real tears and fears
But I’m learning too ‘bout some helpful ideas.
We are not alone, though we’re in isolation
There are soldiers like you in every Nation
Be kind to others and never be mean
And healthy soldiers always stay clean.
Don’t shake hands in a greeting, but please wash your hands
You have many strong allies in faraway lands
Keep your social distance, give others their space
You can still greet with your eyes and smile with grace.
For physical bonding give your elbows a bump
We’ll flatten this curve and decrease the hump
And while it’s imperative to look after yourselves
For God’s sake, leave something, on the grocery shelves!
This war is real and people lie dying
And their cause isn’t helped by our panic buying
Great soldiers stay calm, they stay clear of insanity
This is the time to really practice humanity.
Yes, my Girl, there will be an end to this bug
And the times will come back to kiss and to hug
Look up from your laptop, keep your feet on the grass
And like all things in life, “This too shall pass.”
And through all of this, keep your sense of humour
For nothing spreads quicker than gossip or rumour
This might be the craziest time our world’s ever seen
But we’ll look back and say, “What a Year this week’s been.”
So, read that good book, get out and play
For the sun will still rise like it has every day
The greatest weapons we have are to love and to care
Hold your army close in thought and in prayer.
I don’t know too much, but I know this is true
That the smog skies of Wuhan are turning quite blue
There will be an end to this calamitous weather
And like all great teams before us, we’ll be stronger together.
Stay safe,
Keep connected,
And Lead with Humanity.
Steve Hall
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