Andy Barham was a patient invited to speak at the Convention of a medical device company. I was invited to talk about Change Leadership. Andy stunned the audience by his authenticity, simplicity and humour. But like many of those “Comedy Artists”, Andy also has a wonderful, sensitive and deep “Gravitas Sense”. He wrote this poem a few days ago, hoping we would seize the opportunity to rebalance our values in the Post-Covid-19 World, when we come out the other side…
When we come out the other side
No longer forced to run and hide
What sort of world will we see?
What sort of humans might we be?
When we come out the other side
When basic needs are not denied
Will we recall the humanity
And grab this opportunity?
When we come out the other side
No colours or religions to divide
A better world for you and me
With morals, hope and dignity
When we come out the other side
Will our prejudices be set aside?
The human race can now be free
To determine its own destiny
When we come out the other side
Let’s think of those for whom we cried
Remember those who gave selflessly
Who cared for us, for you, for me
When we come out the other side
Recall the ones who all defied
Attach no blame but make them see
How close we came to anarchy
When we come out the other side
For all of those who haven’t died
We will celebrate, so full of glee
And make our mark in history
When we come out the other side
No longer a need to run or hide
What a wondrous world we’ll all see
And what better humans we will be!
Andy Barham. In the spirit of a more generous and intelligent World, Andy authorizes you to us his poem. Just be so kind to please quote the source. Any feedback you have for him, write to me and I’ll pass on.
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