Paulette Calasibetta Poet Free verse

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The Corona virus has been crippling for society;  we need to have faith, that our 'Freedoms' will be restored.

Coronaitis

“ Corona-itis”




“We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish the Constitution for the United States of America”.


We will get through this, the bell of freedom will ring once more,
We hide behind masks and gloves; eyes averted,
Social distancing, harboring and manifesting fear,
of the insidious enemy.




We will get through this, the bell of freedom will ring once more,
Signs: “Closed until Further Notice” will be torn down, replaced with
“Open for Business”.

Restaurants will welcome diners once again and there
will be singing in concert halls, drama on the stage,
Sports arenas will be filled with cheering crowds.


We will get through this, the bell of freedom will ring once more,
vacant parks and school yards
will be bustling with joggers, dog walkers and active, high spirited children.


We will get through this, the bell of freedom will ring once more,
It has been said: “Freedom isn’t free”,
a poignant reminder in the wake of The Corona Virus.

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Joe Maverick October 17, 2021 at 12:31 AM It's been quite a time Paulette, And what a lot Of misinformation the established media Threw At all people.! Some most ludicrous.. like you Could well catch it from a passing jogger ha ha Ha ha; ha!))) It's wild claims like this that will be Their undoing.) A honest piece from you here It shines despite the many lies that were all you had to Draw from at that time' Paulette Calasibetta October 25, 2021 at 4:46 PM Jpe, Thanks for stopping by my page ~ The lies are compounded by the 'sheep' who buy their bag of goods. Take Care, Paulette

JC Brul April 12, 2021 at 9:10 AM This is very true..I like the way you transform corona to Coronaitis because it’s really like some kind of ailments with “tis”. Giving us excruciating pain. Paulette Calasibetta October 25, 2021 at 4:47 PM Hi Unica, I apologize for not replying sooner....I don't know how I miss you but I thank you for commenting. Blessings, Paulette

Jan Allison March 11, 2021 at 2:05 PM We are now on our third lockdown have been lucky as we had 6 months of 'near normality' now its strict lockdown again:-( I think in the end we are going to have to live with the consequences of this virus for some years to come:-( hugs jan xx Paulette Calasibetta March 13, 2021 at 8:28 AM So true.....The Corona certainly has altered the entirety of humankind. Thanks for stopping by. Take Care, Paulette

Michael Tor March 10, 2021 at 6:51 PM Paulette this such a wonderful inspiring piece. Thanks for your visit and I agree with you whole heartedly on your comment. God bless you... Paulette Calasibetta October 25, 2021 at 4:57 PM Hi Michael, I apologize for missing your appreciated comments and I am glad you agree ~ We need more people to awaken to the destruction that is happening here in our country. Take Care, Paulette

Harry Horsman March 7, 2021 at 11:02 PM Here in Western Australia Paulette, we have been more fortunate than most of the world, but scared to become too complacent..Love your rallying and positive poem.. Paulette Calasibetta March 9, 2021 at 5:37 PM Hi Harry, Thank you....trying to keep the faith! Actually I wrote this when the Corona Virus hit, and I just posted it because I needed to reassure myself...LOL! Take Care, Paulette

Vijay Pandit March 6, 2021 at 11:44 AM I like the positive sentiments you express in your poem. And you are so right we will get through this together as a nation. I just admire the spirit of your your write, Paulette. Paulette Calasibetta March 9, 2021 at 5:40 PM Hi Vijay, Thank you for your kind words. I want to keep believing, "we will get through this", these are dark times. Take Care, Paulette

Victor Buhagiar March 5, 2021 at 12:15 PM I have a feeling that after all is done, things won't be the same. Hope to God we'll survive. Thanks for reading my poem. I'm quite a beginner at haikus, Paulette Calasibetta March 6, 2021 at 8:38 AM Hi Victor, I wrote this soon after the arrival of Corona. I didn't post it until now, trying to boost my own faith. But I think you are quite right.....it looks bleak. Oh, and by the way I enjoy your poems, they always have 'heart'. Take Care and God Bless you! Paulette