Love poems for public servants

Okay — we’re a little shy, but here goes. We love you, public servants. You work so hard to hold the world together.

We love you every day of the year (haven’t you seen all the articles, events and courses we make for you?), but on this special day, we wanted to do something a little old-school. We wrote you a poem.

The trouble is, it’s actually quite hard to write love poems for public servants. So we asked some of our government friends, and ChatGPT, to help. Here’s what they came up with.

1. Bringing in modern digital government

they, these heroes of government

who fight to modernise, not content

with bureaucracy's hold and wait

but instead, embrace and innovate

they, who bring the digital age

to the once-stagnant governmental stage

with passion and drive, they lead

modernising, so all can succeed

with each line of code they write

and every meeting they ignite

they break down walls of old

and make the system young and bold

they are not afraid to take a stand

and push for change, hand in hand

with citizens, they strive to connect

and make government more direct

so here's to these modern-day knights

who bring the future to our sights

let us embrace their change with grace

and thank these public servants for the space

where technology and government unite

and bring a brighter future to sight.

Via ChatGPT question “Write a poem in the style of EE Cummings for public servants that fight tirelessly to modernise government and bring it into the digital era.”

2. Opening up government

In the night, they gather and toil

These public servants, of courage and boil

Fighting tirelessly to build a new way

With open source, and open data, they say.

Their work is never done, their dedication unyielding

Their goal, to bridge the gap, to stop the field from yielding

They strive to create a world that's fair and just

Where collaboration reigns, and trust is a must.

With every line of code, every dataset shared

They know their efforts will bear fruit, that their labours are rare

For they are the ones who know the power of the masses

And with open source, their voice is louder than the basses.

So let us sing their praises, and pay them their due

For these public servants are the ones who see it through

With open source, and open data, they bring us all together

And for that, we should be forever grateful, forever.

Via ChatGPT question “Write a poem in the style of Edgar Allan Poe for public servants that fight tirelessly to build collaboration using open source and open data.”

3. A Haiku for public servants

The world is on your

Shoulders. Public servant. But

We are by your side

Will, Communications Manager, Apolitical

4. The Unheeded Heroes of our Nation – Public Servants

Public Servants, you are the backbone of our land

With your hard work, you help our nation stand

You are the keepers of the flame

That lights the paths for all to see and claim

You are the ones who carry the weight

The need of our residents and future’s fate

In times of joy and moments of hate,

You remain steadfast and never abdicate

You stand in the frontline and take the hit,

For the betterment of the people, you don’t quit

With the wool of warmth, the protection you knit

Your commitment every day makes our country lit

You also work in the shadows and in sight

And in the tense moments, you bring a ray of light

You work in the day and the night

With your hearts full of commitment and spirits bright

Honour to you oh! public servants, who give their all,

Your tireless work, that lifts when one falls

May your work be recognised, and your efforts freed,

And may you be blessed; with the strength you need.

Rashmi R. Laljee, friend of Apolitical

5. A Love Poem for Public Servants

Oh public servants,

With an atlas of hearts, both young and old

Your endless effort to never give up, to push the boundaries, to connect and build

A better world, for all to fill

Your bravery is something few are able to see, but the result of your effort many are able to enjoy

Oh public servants,

with passion they face each challenge

With every challenge they see a opportunity

Their passion, a guiding ray

To create a sustainable life

For future generations, without strife

Their mission, a crown

There, to serve with empathy and grace

Their selflessness, a smile on each face

In times of crisis, they never give up

For their community, they will always fight

With words from Brene Brown, the Atlas of the heart- that is you!

Oh public servants, we are grateful

For your service

Your endless effort

A symbol of hope

For your dedication, year after year

Kathra Saba, friend of Apolitical

Happy Valentines, our public servants colleagues, may you never despair and continue to bring more hope and shatter even more glass ceilings for me, for us and for everyone!

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