My work is non essential

i'm rather sad to say

of very little value

in the thinking of today. 

 

I've always felt myself to be

a handy sort of chap

but now i'm non essential

shrinking on the map. 

 

The road map is a working plan

that only works for some

while others work their balls off

i'm sitting on my bum.

 

The black dog is a - waiting

for me to let him in -

his presence is essential

my faith is wearing thin.

 

Green shoots are not appearing

to pave the way ahead

there's something in the air tonight

that fills me full of dread. 

 

With NHS and others

essential in their way

i'll take what's now on offer

a carpet I shall lay

 

for non essential workers

and we will walk together

cap in hand a jaunty air

and wait for heavy weather.