Corona's Afoot

CORONA'S AFOOT; GIVE TO THE POOR Before Corona there were rich and poor, Developed countries and developing ones, Individuals knocking on fortune's door, While others were her daughters and sons. On arrival, Corona ransacked the space, Shattering with baton in hand! Every economy she would deface! No language did she understand! Wealthy countries were hardest hit, While the most vulnerable better fared. No nation had a cure in its kit When this monster its ugly head reared! Well to do airlines were brought down. Millions of workers faced uncertain futures! A new phenomenon called Lockdown Fettered all key business ventures Individuals with chests of cash, And companies and governments alike, Realised that this was a common lash And extended a hand to thwart any spike. To life came the words of a great teacher Who used to say to the rich: "Give the poor", And: "A foreigner can be your brother." Corona brought his teachings to the fore! (The Bible, at Matthew 19: 21; Luke 10: 33-37)