Victors Over the Coronavirus

Wuhan took bullets for humanity to have a chance to fight on They lay their bodies on landmines to stop the contagion Their town was silenced and taken over by ghosts Their freedom was taken away but hope was never lost Under their face masks smiles and scowls were concealed They were desperate for hugs but human contact sent a chill Their eyes tried to beam defiance and hope to one another As the only grip binding them was the faith of prayer In the shadows of fear, togetherness shined bright An invisible menace washed away as a fight fronted fright Livelihoods and rivalry were set aside for the common good The world sticking out for each other like an old neighborhood At the front lines where they brave out the corona virus Nurses carry an audacious face of the world’s selfless fighters No matter how far apart, our shared humanity is what binds us No matter how many have departed, our survival makes them victors