In Lincoln, a university's in a squeeze,
Trying to balance its books with expertise,
A new phase of restructuring's in store,
A mix of cuts, with some more to explore.
Voluntary redundancies are on the plate,
With enhanced terms, a tempting state,
But the union's worried, with hearts full of pain,
As staff face uncertainty, like a never-ending rain.
The university's spokesperson spoke with care,
"We're planning for the future, with a bright air",
Careful management of staff costs, the goal in sight,
To balance income and expenditure, day and night.
The union's Dr Clayton, with a worried face,
Said staff are in anxiety's permanent place,
Since last year's cuts, they've been on high alert,
And this latest news, has caused a worried report.
Prof Defty tweeted, with a worried tone,
About the number of redundancies, all alone,
The union's trying hard, to mitigate the stress,
But the future's uncertain, like a never-ending mess.
The university's trying, to avoid compulsory cuts,
But the union's worried, with a worried mutt,
Over 200 staff, lost their jobs last year,
And now the anxiety, is back, and drawing near.