James Fraser Poet Rhyme

In Times Like These

Well I wouldn't have thought in the year twenty nineteen
When we'd start dropping like flies to something unseen
Will we ever know honestly where Corona started from
Sadly it's not like we can send it back to where it belongs

As the days turned into weeks and the weeks into months
China, South Korea release figures, so many lives lost
News from around the world filters, Corona now shows
You start to get a feeling that this virus will never exhaust

It was just a matter of time that this Corona appeared here
Passed by our relaxed borders it was just a matter of time
On this world where we stay this easy to traverse sphere
Viewing the media daily, sadly we see deaths figure climb

We enter into a lock-down as this Corona Chaos grows
Epidemic now Pandemic as economies begin to slow
Sadly, panic buying excels, seeing greed angrily sought
Allowing selfishness to breed, it's not what we were taught

I'm thankful my family and I have so far escaped Corona
Guidelines we've followed closely allowing us to breathe
Reading how it affects leaves a shiver down ones spine
Not to be a statistic for our families and friends to grieve

To look at what's happened as we look to our tomorrows
Is to see people reacting differently, no more pitiful greed
In the hoping Governments unite for the sake of us all
To rid us of Corona Chaos so it can no longer feed.

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Written May 6th 2020

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Elaine George September 2, 2020 at 1:05 AM Yes! United we will beat this unseen beast that holds us captive. Great poem James. Thank you for sharing. ~ Elaine

Silent One May 10, 2020 at 9:37 AM Nice to see you writing James... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. James Fraser May 12, 2020 at 5:47 AM Hiya Silent One, thanks kindly for liking my poem, and it's a little buzz writing again amidst this 'Corona Chaos' time, but at least I'm at home with Eloisa helping with Jamie. I trust your well, stay safe, James :)

Eve Roper May 6, 2020 at 7:39 PM Well said, James. I've never seen so much fear, greed, and our shelfs depleted of so much. I am glad you and your family are doing well. Hugs Eve James Fraser May 7, 2020 at 5:17 AM Thank you for commenting Eve. Re the way people have been behaving is absolutely shocking, and it makes you wonder have these people actually lost anyone to Corona. We've adhered to the guidelines set out, although with Eloisa being a nurse is a little worrying. I trust you and your family are well also xx James.