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# Lichfield writing group hoping poem will help inspire those facing coronavirus challenges
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-writing-group-hoping-poem-will-help-inspire-those-facing-coronavirus-challenges/
- Published: 2020-05-14T08:55:24.000Z
- Updated: 2020-05-14T09:19:21.000Z
- Description: A Lichfield writing group has shared a poem it hopes will inspire those still facing the challenges of coping with coronavirus.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Community, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

A Lichfield writing group has shared a poem it hopes will inspire those still facing the challenges of coping with coronavirus.

Graham Corcoran, a member of [Lichfield Writers](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1678310995713978/), penned his piece reflecting on the challenges facing people during the coronavirus restrictions.

Hugh Ashton, from the group, said:

> “Graham was born in Birmingham but has lived in Lichfield for the past 40 years. He enjoys writing poetry and has had two books published by the Lichfield Press.  
>  
> “This poem was originally written in a greeting card produced by Graham for the  
> members of the Lichfield Writers, a writing group which in happier times meets twice a month in term-time, usually in the Library in St Mary’s.  
>  
> “Typically, Graham writes somewhat humorous verse, but this obviously is a little more serious.  
>  
> “I think it might prove somewhat inspirational to those who are getting a little tired of lockdown and wonder whether it’s all worth it.”  
>  
> Hugh Ashton, Lichfield Writers

**Graham’s poem:**

*Unloved and uninvited* 
*There’s an enemy within;* 
*It wants to drag us under* 
*But we’ll never let it win.*

*With far too many casualties* 
*And more to come, no doubt,* 
*United now, let’s do our best* 
*To kick this monster out.*

*With nurses, doctors, family, friends,* 
*It’s something we can beat;* 
*Let’s not be just a memory,* 
*Statistics on a sheet.*

*Even those in lockdown* 
*As they tuck themselves away* 
*Can proudly claim they did their best* 
*To keep the bugs at bay.*

*With courage and compassion* 
*We can surely see it through;* 
*We’ll win the day…we’ll find our path,* 
*It’s what we always do.*