Covid Poems FINAL

One year of BCHFT
So year one of BCHFT comes to a close
Our founding year of this new blooming rose
The merger was planned all documented on file
But a national pandemic came, that gave us a much bigger trial
It has tested us all - pushed us hard, in difficult days
To be our very best, to change and learn new working ways
But there is much to shout in pride, from the highest steeple
At the heart of our response you, our amazing bostin’ people
Coming together, caring, looking after one and all
Across our four boroughs everyone can stand tall
Thursday nights, everyone rose to cheer you, and clap you, and say
a Black Country “ta”
And I hope you get time to listen to the recognition for the heroes
you undoubtedly are
So to close my reflections on year one of our new trust
A sense of awe, admiration of so much pride I could bust
To watch new working relationships and friendships bloom
Just in a new way remotely, 2 metres apart or on zoom
To you in corporate, clinical, everyone has played a part
And I just wanted to say thank you - it comes from the heart
You have been amazing and our challenge will continue its true
Proud to be part of team Black Country - a first year thank you
Mark Axcell
Chief Executive
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