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Goodbye Corona

GOODBYE CORONA !


Corona, where are you, what are you up to?
l am longing to say farewell to you,
A final farewell, you doom bringer! 
I am not alone in desiring this,
But speak for every dweller on the earth!


You are wrecking our lives rapidly;
We are not toys for you to play with!
I intend not to beg, but command you,
The sparkling stars, so welcome, appear at night,
But YOU come any time, any space, every where.


Many are unfortunate humans,
Touched by you, engulfed within your domain ,
With aching bodies, hacking coughs and high fever,
They are at your mercy, desperate to say goodbye,
Whoever parented  you will answer to God!


Fear of you is changing cultures;
Afraid to hug, nervous to shake hands,
Many in the world press palms together,
And greet one another with a ‘Namaste’
But I say not “Namaste” but “Goodbye “forever.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Ponnambalam Avatar
February 15, 2021 at 9:21 PM
Enjoyed your poem on Corona. Most people feel the same way. Keep up your good work. PS: You may enjoy reading my poem on Corona.
Rajaratnam Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 4:25 AM
Thank you.
Hoffman Avatar
February 11, 2021 at 12:49 PM
A most apt poem, my friend! You more than addressed emotions that stem from Corona.
Rajaratnam Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 5:30 AM
Thank you
Dorsey Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 7:35 PM
Truly written with expressions on target. Reading Goodbye Corona was not sad or happy. To me it was expressive (enjoyable)
Rajaratnam Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 4:25 AM
Thank you.
Fenn Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 12:59 PM
Great poem Gunadevi! It expresses the frustration, fear, sadness, and anger we are all feeling right now.
Rajaratnam Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 4:26 AM
Thank you
Miller Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 12:58 PM
Great read. I'll continue to read your poems.
Rajaratnam Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 4:26 AM
Thank you
Fillmore Avatar
February 9, 2021 at 10:50 AM
Wow! this is great, fantastic job:) I am more than ready to say goodbye to corona, and good riddance too lol
Rajaratnam Avatar
February 13, 2021 at 5:31 AM
Thank you
Soni Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 4:56 AM
Great effort, Gunadevi. I liked reading this poem. Rashi
Rajaratnam Avatar
June 11, 2020 at 1:13 AM
Thanks Rashi.
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