Some talk of Spanish ‘flu
And some of bubonic plague
And some of Sars infection
And other viruses vague
But of all the world’s diseases,
There are none quite so morbid
With its fever and sneezes
Coughs and wheezes
As rampant 19 Covid
Some talk of toilet rolls
And some of stringent gel
And some of paracetamol
And tinned tomatoes as well
But of all the elusive items
Which Kendalians seek to scour
Using Click and Collect
And other means to detect
Is a bag of plain flour
Some talk of wearing masks
And of nylon dungarees
And some of soap and water
And some of Vitamin D
But of all the protective ways
That people seek to secure
Alas the artful prattle
From Boris, Raab and Patel
Does little to reassure
Inspired by listening to the bells of Kendal Town Hall playing their favourite refrain!