Goodbye 2020 from Andy

It's been a grim year, but we can end it with a smile, thanks to the very talented Andy

A Christmas Poem

From Andy

The year was 2020 but it hasn’t been a good’un

As I reflect, surrounded by mince pies and Christmas puddin’

Can only hope that next year is a bloody sight much better

I’m hoping so, it should be though, cos I wrote Santa a letter

I explained to him the year we’ve had, all locked up in our homes

No contact face to face, mainly Zoom and on our phones

Facebook was our saviour, cos all our friends are on it

But by the time I learn to use to it, they’ll be another Halley’s Comet

I told Santa all important things, this year’s been very tough

But we had the old stiff upper lip, we didn’t make a fuss

We worked from home, we taught the kids, they all know how to bake

There’s no mince pies for us this year, just banana bread and cake

I told him of the Thursdays when we clapped outside our door

And I told him of the heroes, like Captain Sir Tom Moore

I told him we shall not forget the ones who did us proud

Doctors, nurses, care home workers, shout their names out loud

I told him of the little girl who stopped me in the park

She said ‘Please keep your distance’ as she handed me a mask

I said ‘Thanks, but I don’t need it here cos outside is not a risk’

She said ‘I think that you should put it on, you’re scaring all the kids’

I told him how the children tried to brighten up our day

With rainbow pictures, unicorns, and just the things they say

My Grandson asked ‘Is Santa real?’ and I told him it was true

He said ‘Well Santa must be vulnerable cos he’s old, just like you’

He was worried about Christmas and not getting any toys

I said ‘Santa won’t forget you or any girls and boys’

I explained to him how Santa flies his sleigh around all night

He said ‘Grandad, that’s not magic, Santa’s testing his eyesight’

I told Santa we appreciate the things we took for granted

And I told him of my garden and all the trees I’ve planted

I’ve heard that Amazon is thriving, something else that I’d just mention

But it’s good because that rain forest still needs all of our attention

I finished off by telling him what I would like this year

For people to think of others, to show some Christmas cheer

I don’t want no aftershave or trousers made of Spandex

Just give me half a ton of sanitizer and fifty thousand Andrex

With Christmas nearly on us, I said to my friend Maxine

‘The best present ever is the news about this vaccine’

She said ‘I’ll not be having it, so don’t even pretend’

I said ‘Are you scared of needles?’ She said ‘No, I’m your imaginary friend’

I cannot leave this rhyme though without saying a few goodbyes

To some entertaining heroes who will live on in the skies

Farewell to Eddie (Large), Bobby (Ball), give a hand for Maradona

And this week dear old Barbara, what a real true Carry On-er!

So this year is nearly over, it’s not one we’re going to miss

If you say you’ve enjoyed this year, you really take the piss

But soon it will be Christmas and then 2021

Take care, stay safe, enjoy yourselves – Merry Christmas Everyone!