Liverpool won the cup…

In an empty stadium

And stadiums of souls around the world

Ascended into heaven

 

It was the best of years

It was the worst of years

 

Vaccines were produced at break neck speed

And lies disseminated to stop people taking what they need

 

Heath workers went the extra mile

Risking life and limb

Applauded by million with a loud din

 

It was the best and worst of years…

 

The shops closed

But we realised we had more inside

Loved ones to hold closer

But many out of reach

 

The elderly discarded

A price put on life

The economy first

And the ventilator for you

 

 

 

It was the best of years

It was the worst of years

 

Selfishness and ignorance ran through the land…

Masks not worn in denial of another person’s right to breath

Whilst others did all they could to protect themselves and others,

Spending time feeding the fallen at the food bank

 

It was the best of years

It was the worst of years

 

 

But when this is over, let us not pollute the air with hatred

Or spill our bile into the veins of the earth.

Let us keep what is precious you, me and protect this world

 

Because 2021 could be the best of years