I remember how we all awaited this year with anticipation,
The way fireworks brightened the sky as everyone gave their participation,
People were happy to celebrate that special day with their loved ones,
And the thought of not seeing each other again never crossed their mind even once.
Life went on as usual,
People took it so casual,
Then suddenly the world was covered with darkness,
And every face written with sadness.
Everything ended up locked down,
Everyone was forced to wear some sort of gown,
The experts said it was meant for protection,
Even though the virus was the main cause of conflict and rejection.
Several families ended up broken,
Several times we felt forsaken,
We lost our friends and those we love,
Our property was destroyed and all we have.
Schools got closed,
The economy was paused,
Everything got strained,
And people got drained.
Tears fell after tears.. forming rivers,
People cried and asked the good Lord to forgive us,
We gave up because inspite of all the spiritual hope,
We couldn’t help but begin trusting in running water and soap.
A curfew was enforced from dawn to dusk,
No one was allowed to walk without a mask,
The police over-enforced the law and shot others,
Without caring whether they were children or mothers.
Our only hope now is the good merciful Lord,
We hope He’ll be our shield and sword,
Because it’s evident that we can’t fight this alone,
For we are like flowers that are there today but by tomorrow are gone.
~QnEdel
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