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The Virus An island called Tacloban Is ravaged by Haiyan This fateful day of November The weather is not tender Wind whispers destruction Rain writes annihilation. But that is not the good news! Rather, it is the virus! The altruism virus! Everyone is infected! Good vibes is injected! This virus is contagious! People are courageous! To get out of their way To help others be ok. The symptoms of this virus are these: Concern for others seize them Restlessness is also shown They go out and brave the harsh wind and rain So they can bring to safety other men Fatigue, headaches, muscle aches they feel soon after But they do not mind and just dismiss it with laughter Intense emotional state of joy they harbor For they come to help their neighbor. Facebook posting is an addiction Not for “selfie-ing” satisfaction But to urge people to help And give information about relief Self-emptying is their mantra While folding clothes of various genres To be delivered to relief centers That soon will reach the shelters All these happen when the virus is within. Yes, the virus is one-of-a-kind! It is not seasonal; it does not go with the wind It is like a mining in the heart Gripped with it increases care chart We can even say this has become chronic For until now people are altruistic. Note: Haiyan caused immeasurable damage to Leyte & Samar islands in the Philippines last November 8, 2013. However, the world showed compassion for the victims in grand and little ways. In the islands, though they were victims themselves, lots of stories of generosity and altruism were told. The rest of the Filipino people were moved out of their comfort zones and did their part. Indeed, people are innately good! 11/16/14
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