Tens of Thousands

A triolet

Published in The Lark

“Tens of thousands died who didn’t need to.”
Words that should be written large and often.
Ones that those in charge will not pay heed to.
“Tens of thousands died who didn’t need to.”
Lies and gross incompetence will lead to
histories of these days that will not soften,
“tens of thousands died who didn’t need to.”
Words that should be written large. And often.

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The quotation is taken from Dominic Cummings’ testimony on 26th May 2021.