Silver Lining

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.