Pandemic
By Sis Unsworth
Deserted streets and shops
closed down, the frontline that we form,
as we defend our NHS
against the threatening storm.
People all in lockdown,
confined within their home,
technology may help them
through so they don’t feel so alone.
The new foe that invades
our world, affecting all our lives,
as humankind joins
together in an effort to survive.
But, the winds of change
are coming, as defiant spring appears,
The calm and peace will
surely help, to alleviate our fears.
Nesting birds still carry
on, caring for their young.
Unyielding trees sway in the
breeze and caress the morning sun.
So, isolated we may feel,
and miss the life we knew,
Hope will be out
comforter, as our thanks go to the few.
The old cliché, we can
recall, and really can’t contain.
For once more we will
overcome, and WE WILL MEET AGAIN.
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Sis Unsworth
Poignantly true Sis. How we will look back and tell the grandchildren that we too were caged once. Nicely penned.
ReplyDeleteStill my favourite modern poet! Still the kick in the tail...
ReplyDeleteLoved your poem and it's so true...when we meet up again our appreciation for our social gatherings will be doubled.
ReplyDeleteShelley.
Of course Sis, we remember the period just after the war.It will be a great re-gathering.Love your poems keep them coming and make sure you have plenty of bread pudding when the time comes.God Bless!
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