A Christmas Poem

Twas the night before 25th March, and all through the town
Not a client could enter due to COVID lockdown
Working from home had become the new norm
It was here that the dreaded Zoom meeting was born

There were dogs, there were cats and plenty of shaved heads
People working in kitchens, front rooms and even on beds
Sarah had brownies delivered to our door
To make up for ‘Friday treats’ which were sadly no more

Not much has happened in the year left behind
Apart from Leone who changed her mind . . . .
She was going to leave but then came back
She would miss us too much especially the craic

No football for Jack, Peter or Paul
No holidays abroad to be had by all
Festivals cancelled, gigs postponed
This is getting ridiculous Tom and Rico moaned

‘I miss Elaine’ said Zoe
‘I miss Zoe’ said Elaine
Not long until we’re reunited in middle earth once again

Back in the office from the 1st of June
About time to, not a moment to soon
Emma and Denise on lunch having a natter
With matt in commercial waiting on his Turkish platter

Second lockdown approached and the front door was shut
Its all doom and gloom, However there was a but . . . .

We had visits from Alfie, on his weekly trip
Although we’ve not seen him lately since he’s had the snip
He’ll be welcomed back with plenty of treats
He can eat all he wants, as long as their not Pete’s!

As we head into the last quarter and Christmas is near
Despite lockdown restrictions please do not fear
There’s a new member of staff to bring us some cheer
JP can dress up as Ashbourne Santa this year!

A last verse from me to welcome 2021
Lets hope it’s a good year and we can all have some fun
For the last 12 months have been no mean feat
2020 . . . . Ctrl, Alt, Delete!