• O. Yemi Tubi
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Lest We Forget

LEST WE FORGET The common words on many Cenotaphs around the world are “LEST WE FORGET.” Cenotaphs are monuments often erected to commemorate the heroes of the war. The outbreak of the coronavirus produced our unlikely heroes; our frontline warriors that rose up to the task of defending and saving many people from the death of coronavirus. This painting was done in honour of our unlikely heroes; As we honour the living, LEST WE FORGET our falling Unlikely Heroes which is the title of this painting. Lest we forget Our unlikely heroes As week by week by our doors’ steps With hands, pans and pots applauded As they answered the call of duty Gallantly like courageous armies, With People of commonwealth and foreign-born, With the common purpose to serve and protect, The Queen and the country they love so dear. Lest we forget Our unlikely heroes, Once Overworked, underpaid, undervalued Our only forces of defence still they were On the evil days of the pandemic. Worn out and tired, still, they battled on With little thought of their own safety. Separated from their loved ones To save the lives of many. Lest we forget The pregnant nurse and the aged doctors Out of retirements, they came To pay the ultimate price To deliver many souls From the jaw of the devourer. As we continue to honour the living, Our fallen unlikely heroes Lest we forget.

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Marie josé LAURIER 21 Sep 2020

SUPERBLY DONE . GREAT WORK AND WORDS FULL OF TRUTH AND COMPASSION FOR OUR HEROES . LET'S GLORIFY THEM !!!VERY GOOD JOB O. YEMI !!! MY FAV

Artist Reply: Marie Jose Laurier, thank you for your nice comment and your support for my works. God bless your. Stay safe and be of good health