An Ode to the Housekeeper

I come from afar, Leaving my loved ones at large I am a Housekeeper, I am here to serve! I was here during lockdown, Never did I bog down Preparing to welcome you safe, Anticipating your fear and inhibitions I am the Housekeeper, I am there! As dark clouds hover over, As fear and panic grips, I am called at forefront, I am the Housekeeper, never my commitment dips! I walk towards the unknown, Wearing a smile & my prayer I don’t flinch, don’t sweat. I am the Housekeeper, I don’t dread! I am called upon, I respond, I am at the front, I fight. To keep you safe, to keep you fit. I am the Housekeeper, I use all my might! I work long, work hard I prepare for you to return. I risked, I battled. I am the Housekeeper, the war is still on! I am the Housekeeper, help me help the World, Wear masks, follow protocols, Join me in this fight, I am the Housekeeper, let’s do what’s right! I don’t need gratification I don’t need sympathy I am the Housekeeper, show me empathy… Together we can achieve, Together we can win, I am the Housekeeper, I believe!