Covid-19 Changes the World

For the better or for worse? It spreads like a plague, deadly and swift. Fear is unleashed and fear is thick. Stores are shopped clean; limits are placed on items we need. Workers are laid off, funds are low— make way for the thieves. Conmen are busy—cocaine will cure this virus, you know. We’re all getting antsy locked up in our homes. Many are dying, it’s terrorism—it must be so. No one can be trusted, everyone’s infected. Survival of the fittest in these apocalyptic times. But what is this? A family is playing a board game— they’ve set aside their phones. Dogs are loving the attention, the extra walks and frisbee throws. Laughter fills the internet; it is the best medicine. A meme can bring a smile and keep us uplifted. Christmas lights are shining to share a little hope. Teddy bears are finding ways to sick children and adults. Food is being delivered to the doctors and nurses risking their lives to save those infected. So this virus may have weakened our fragile moralities, but it has also strengthened our humanity.