Local resident Kathy Tytler has shared a collection of her poems with us entitled “Poems in The Time of Corona” which can be downloaded here. We would like to share one the poems below. You can also see her performing the poem below for a video produced in Paris this week for ‘Paris Lit Up’ on You Tube (PLU featuring UK tour, Round 2 (36:52-38:00 minutes)).
These Are The Hands (inspired by Michael Rosen’s poem) These are the hands that plough the fields plant the seed pick the crop pack it up and drive the trucks that deliver your food. These are the hands that stack the shelves work the checkout so we can feed ourselves. These are the hands that drive the vans deliver your post and your parcels too. These are the hands that drive the bus guide the trains so others can work and care for us. These are the hands that empty your bins take away those things you’ve thrown out dispose them out of your sight or send for recycling These are the hands that keep you warm and keep the lights on keep your water running and deal with your waste keeping us safe. These hands and more are our essential workers carrying on doing those tasks that we can’t do without. Value them all Thank them all and please wash your hands. Kathy Tytler 4 April 2020 |