Storm-Bearers

Being a frontline health careworker
has us all consumed with fear
A nursing home filled with the elderly could 
become a catastrophic atmosphere

If the Coronavirus enters their home
it would be almost impossible to curtail
Most have underlying health conditions
and are very vulnerable and frail

In trepidation we work day after day 
In disquietude but with hopeful smiles
That none of us are Covid -19 carrier's
as uncertainty and stress stockpiles 

Still we laugh and joke and try to keep
our wits and spirits high 
Even though this impending world crisis 
make us all want to cry

Understaffed and overworked will soon 
become our new norm
May angels watch over all of us as we weather 
this unexpected storm

We vow to stay upbeat and positive
to take each day in stride 
We will continue our loving ways with the 
upmost compassion and pride

April 1, 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Balasubramanian Avatar
November 9, 2020 at 10:15 AM
Great write. You really write well. I should thank SO for telling about you. Have a great day ahead friend. Keep up the good work, Regards Rama
Yang Avatar
June 6, 2020 at 10:07 PM
I guess you're busy on your duty, but since the Reading will be held soon, could you just tell me your nationality and some representative poems? Await your early reply! Blessings, Eugene
Yang Avatar
June 2, 2020 at 1:33 AM
Very glad to hear from you! I sure tell you the feedback of our reading in the future. But now it's difficult to introduce you completely and clearly. Would you please send your resume and other representative rhymes for recitation (esp. lyrics about health-care warriors and volunteers) to my email ([email protected])? Best Wishes
Yang Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 3:29 AM
An excellent rhyme for the respectable medical warriors! I enjoyed it very much, So may I translate it into Chinese and introduce you at our bilingual poetry reading get-together? I'd appreciate it a lot if you reply me.
Macfarlane Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 9:31 AM
Thank you Eugene. Happy you enjoyed my poem. Yes, you can translate and share, I will be honored. Let me know how the reading goes. Take care. Hugs
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 8:20 PM
Excellent poem Cecilia, and upmost respect. Take care, I wish you well, xomo
Macfarlane Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 9:35 AM
Thank you so much. Take care. Hugs
Poet Avatar
April 17, 2020 at 8:16 PM
A great poem on the Corona virus.Doctors and medical staffs are the front line warriors in this fight.Enjoyed reading your poem.Thanks for visiting my poem.
Macfarlane Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 10:52 AM
Thank you Kash. Hugs
Proxenos Avatar
April 13, 2020 at 2:11 PM
Excellent poem on Covid-19 Cecelia - we will continue being positive with the "Utmost compassion and pride". Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Macfarlane Avatar
May 26, 2020 at 10:53 AM
Thank you Jennifer. Hugs
Callus Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 3:39 PM
A round of applause to you and all other health workers who continue with their dedicated work irrespective of all dangers, Cecilia. Today in Malta we had our first death related to the virus....a 92 year old woman...so sad:( ~ Stay well and safe. Keeping you in my thoughts. Hugs // paul
Macfarlane Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 4:19 PM
This virus is claiming so many, it's heartbreaking. Happy to be in your thoughts. Take good care and be safe. Hugs
Proxenos Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 1:33 AM
Are you a health worker Cecelia - if you are, you are an angel of mercy and you need a medal - maybe i misinterpreted? Whatever, an excellent write well penned my friend. Blessings, Jennifer.
Macfarlane Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 5:52 AM
Yes, I work in a nursing home. Praying that the virus stays out of their home. They are my family away from home. Thanks Jennifer. Stay safe. Hugs
Horsman Avatar
April 7, 2020 at 1:46 AM
They need all the support we can muster. And for evermore, long after this virus as gone. Brilliant poetry, love the message, needs to be read over and over again.
Macfarlane Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 5:55 AM
Thank you Harry. Adding this virus to aleady health compromised is scary. Stay safe. Hugs
Rose  Avatar
April 3, 2020 at 8:40 PM
It is admirable how so many pool together and stay strong these days, Thank you for sharing and thank you for all your good works, xo
Macfarlane Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 5:57 AM
Thank you my dear. Stay safe Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 5:56 PM
My admiration for you and for your being on the front lines like that. My hubbie is a postal worker (semi truck driver) He has asthma and is not all that young. I sure do worry for him each day!
Macfarlane Avatar
April 8, 2020 at 5:59 AM
Thank you Andrea. May Angel's protect him. Stay safe. Hugs
One Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 4:39 AM
You are a frontline worker? You are doing a wonderful job and hope you continue to do so... I applaud you along many others...
Macfarlane Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 10:02 AM
Yes I am. Scary times. Thank you S.O.. Stay safe. Hugs
Wolf Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 7:46 PM
All I can say is, May God watch over you and all other such workers. Here's to health! :) gw
Macfarlane Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 9:59 AM
Thank you Gershon. Stay safe. Hugs
May Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 6:24 PM
Hi Cecilia, Nurses are on the frontline of this raging storm, as well as other medical staff, risking their lives to care for those afflicted, Stay safe....Hugs
Macfarlane Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 9:58 AM
Thank you Joseph, stay safe as well. Hugs
King  Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 4:54 PM
Such a great read , relevant and heartfelt good job
Macfarlane Avatar
April 2, 2020 at 9:57 AM
Thank you Simon. Hugs
Allison Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 3:44 PM
I have a huge lump in my throat reading your poem as my mum is in a care home and they have been on lock down for several weeks. I have the greatest respect for the care home staff who are rushed off their feet caring for our loved ones. adding this to my faves for SO many reasons:-) hugs Jan xx
Macfarlane Avatar
April 1, 2020 at 4:16 PM
Rest assured Jan that she is well cared for and loved. Residents become our second family. I call them mom, ma, grandma and pops. They love us in return, which makes our job bearable in times like this. Big hug
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