COVID….It erupted in China
And Then it spread world-wide
It soon became so widespread
There was nowhere to hide
It killed men by the millions
It did not discriminate
It was so alarming
That one and all were bait
Nations were paralysed
Life halted or slowed down
Smiles were soon replaced
By tears or by a frown
The lockdown was so bad
That some were left to die
They just had no option
But silently to cry
Industries were forced to shut
The markets in despair
Laborers trudged back home
Their bosses did not care
People stayed at home
Some were very sad
But those who now found spare time
Were indeed very glad
Some just took to cursing
Their karma or their fate
While some were quite resigned
To stay within their gate
Supplies were limited
Rationing had to start
Some were happy to share
While some just filled their cart
People learnt a lesson
Never take things for granted
The shelves begin to bare
While people raved or ranted
Life then gently slowed down
There was now more time for friends
Now not many did bother
To follow the latest trends
Family now came first
And kindness reappeared
Hope began to glimmer
Pessimism disappeared
So while there was much sadness
There was also peace of mind
As people tuned themselves
Joy in life, to find
So always do remember
When you are full of doubt
That there’s a silver lining
Behind each and every cloud.