Mythical Midwife

16,000 steps 

It’s what I normally do

On a long day at work

When I’m caring for you

And not just you, my sisters,

My mothers to be

Partners, family and others

Waiting expectantly

And the freshly fledged midwives

Just finding their way

It can be terrifying 

Your very first day

And those older

The ones who have been there a while

Sometines just need reminding

That its ok to smile

And the young eager doctors

Who look so alone

Many come from far places

They’re a long way from home

We didn’t think it important 

‘Til vacancies soared

Then we just plugged the gaps

Stealing skills from  Abroad

And instead we raised bankers 

And “Branding Gurus”

Whilst a looming health crisis

Barely made front page news

Then of course covid came

Shook us out of our lull

But still no clear solutions

Leaders’ brains just too dull

They’re too  busy with parties

Changing various rules

To keep milking the system

And  treat us like fools

And how many of them

Mingling with Private reps

Do you reckon routinely walk

This many steps?