SCARED
I’m scared of this “new” Coronavirus
I can’t see it, hear it, or feel it.
Sneaky thing – your droplets rest on
surfaces when a person coughs, sneezes,
or exhales. I can’t touch my own nose, eyes,
or mouth. You’ve made me afraid of people now!
I’m scared to stand close to anyone lest they breathe
on me. They feel scared to be close to me too. Breathing
in and breathing out has become something to think about.
It was so natural before. My mask protects me and them!
Sometimes it feels very uncomfortable. But, I wear it, stand
six feet away, and ask the question “Do I really want to die?”
I’m scared because you’ve already taken so many world-wide
– young and old, male and female, rich and poor. You’re no
respecter of persons. It’s been so many months since you came
and you’re still here. We’ve experienced, lock-down, social distancing,
and halted all our regular activities. Medical people say “we need a
vaccine.” I agree but I still feel scared!
~ by Jean Janki Samaroo
CORONA VIRUS YOU TIRE US
You came out of the blue,
Leaving us defenseless, jobless, and infectious.
You’re invisible while masses of us are nervous,
suspicious, sleepless, powerless, in your wake.
There’s a stillness in our streets,
Our Universe crutches while our gloved, masked Protectors,
Work with singleness, steadfastness, rapidness,
To squelch your spread.
Do you have a message for us?
Are you here on purpose?
We vow to practice cleanliness,
Let go of self-righteousness,
Make our utterances pure.
Peacefulness, Placidness, Profoundness, Steadfastness,
We’ll embrace.
Corona Virus, we’ll have a metamorphosis,
Give us a chance to dance again!
~ by Jean Janki Samaroo
A NEW DAY
Widespread testing,
Confirmed cases,
Fatality rates,
Language of Coronavirus gone,
A new day!
No more lockdown
Walking about freely,
No more masks,
Breathing freely,
A new day!
Schools open, children playing,
learning and growing,
Mums and Dads working, earning,
and going about daily tasks,
A new day!
Going to movies, concerts, and ball games,
Celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and just being together once more
Nothing taken for granted and nobody either,
A new day!
We’ve come through the storm together,
Mourning our losses and grateful for our gains.
Ready to move forward day by day
Doing the best we can for ourselves and our brother,
A new day has dawned,
A new people have been born!
by Jean Janki Samaroo
