The world was stunned by the pandemic
by the spread of an infective virus,
at peril were the smiles we cherished
and the life that we jointly nourished.
Restrictions lockdowns everywhere
situations that need empathy and care,
relationships came under undue stress
choked emotions I sought to express.
A fleeting thought flashed in my mind
Felt like a divine inspiration of a kind,
I felt happy to proceed with the cause
to express myself without a pause.
From one of the prettiest faces
I stole the smiles she graces
the dearest thing in my memory
kept it safe in my treasury.
I too suffered the virus infection
it was like a rollercoaster in action.
Those smiles in my mind came alive
and probably helped me survive.
Conscience lowers my head in shame
take the smiles back same to same
Hope you will wear them more often,
that should also make your stand soften.