TO MY ITALIAN FRIENDS

From the capital Rome to the idyllic Verona 
Italy is in lockdown due to a virus named Carona 
The people have been told they must stay indoors 
No visiting friends or visiting stores

My dear friend Manuela my love goes out to you
To Alessandro and Francesca that's also true
Be strong and be positive and you shall overcome 
What a terrible place the world has become 

So my prayers are with you dear my Italian friends 
Best wishes and love this Englishman sends