Christmas
in the time of Covid
In the year
of the virus, of lockdown, of pandemic and strife
In a year of
counting the costs, of distance and trying to preserve life
We see now, as
we head towards the year’s end
That not
even Christmas may be able to make amends
We still
wrap up against cold, we stock up and be merry
But to truly
have good cheer this year – it will take more than sherry!
Oh Santa, he
may still give gifts on Christmas Eve
But for the
year 2020, can that offer reprieve?
This year
has been one of Zoom calls, box sets and Boris’ briefings
Of staying
in, no commutes and home-schooled teachings
Banana bread
triumphs, or perhaps baking disasters!
When visors,
sanitisers and bog roll were our masters
Now winter
has hit, and hark – more misery hits our ears
Of
never-ending restrictions, of so many tiers and growing fears
Still, the
vaccine has come, we can still yet dare to hope
But as the
year fades out, many struggle to cope
Yet the Yuletide
remains, ever constant and present
We strive to
ensure the festive season’s not unpleasant
Even though
Covid’s made everything quite shit
Whilst Christmas
is here, we can make the best of it
We remember folks
we’ve lost, those who did unexpectedly fall
Their lives
were taken so cruelly, we shall not forget them at all
These times
make us depressed, down and alone; feeling we’ve lost the fight
Yet for
those who remain with us, we hold onto them oh so tight
So yes,
whilst you cannot keep Christmas how you might like
I hope there
is time for you to be happy, before 2021 does strike
Though it’s
been a hell of a year, I wish you happiness come what may
And while it
might not feel normal, it’s still important to say
That though
times are tough, out of the darkness I wish you light
And Merry
Christmas to all, and to all a good night…
