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Tributes to Captain Tom

MARIA Heslop from Gretna penned a tribute to fundraiser and national hero Captain Sir Tom Moore, who died this week. It's called 'Tomorrow Is A Good Day', the motto of the man himself. Meanwhile, Pam Mellor, of Eastriggs, knitted this wee character of the Yorkshireman.

Tomorrow is a good day, because you decided you would walk,

Captain Tom you showed us British grit, the press began to talk.

Tomorrow is a good day, you would walk into our hearts,

Captain Tom became a household name and that is where it starts.

Tomorrow is a good day, we would see you chat to Piers,

Captain Tom became our mascot in this time of many fears.

Tomorrow is a good day, the donations began to grow,

Captain Tom became our champion, we began to love you so.

Tomorrow is a good day, as the laps got more and more,

Captain Tom became a hero in our lives, not just in the war.

Tomorrow is a good day, fighting spirit you have shown,

Captain Tom we’re all behind you, you’ll never walk alone.

Tomorrow is a good day, you were now our nation’s star,

Captain Tom became our hero for just being who you are.

Tomorrow is a good day, as you finally reached your goal,

Captain Tom you walked a 100 times, you got into our soul.

Tomorrow is a good day, you have done your very best,

Captain Tom you raised that money, to give to the NHS.

Tomorrow is a good day, a fly past came and went,

Captain Tom was truly thankful for the cards that he was sent.

Tomorrow is a good day, the Queen would wish you well,

Captain Tom had reached a century and his story he would tell.

Tomorrow is a good day, Dame Vera Lynn would call,

Captain Tom’s Burma sweetheart, who was loved by one and all.

Tomorrow is a good day, there were lockdowns, just a few,

Captain Tom was proudly smiling on the front page of GQ.

Tomorrow is a good day, you are now known near and far,

Captain Tom now has a knighthood, you really are a star.

Tomorrow is a good day, the words you always said,

Captain Tom, has now caught covid, that’s what we all had read.

Tomorrow is a good day, I remember you would say,

Captain Tom your heart stopped beating, you lost your fight today.

Tomorrow is a good day the angels have the best,

Captain Tom has gone to heaven, he now can be at rest.

Tomorrow is a good day, is your mantra for now and then,

Captain Tom you’re simply wonderful, until we meet again.

Tomorrow is a good day . . .

 

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