Victors Over the Coronavirus
Wuhan took bullets for humanity to have a chance to fight on
They lay their bodies on landmines to stop the contagion
Their town was silenced and taken over by ghosts
Their freedom was taken away but hope was never lost
Under their face masks smiles and scowls were concealed
They were desperate for hugs but human contact sent a chill
Their eyes tried to beam defiance and hope to one another
As the only grip binding them was the faith of prayer
In the shadows of fear, togetherness shined bright
An invisible menace washed away as a fight fronted fright
Livelihoods and rivalry were set aside for the common good
The world sticking out for each other like an old neighborhood
At the front lines where they brave out the corona virus
Nurses carry an audacious face of the world’s selfless fighters
No matter how far apart, our shared humanity is what binds us
No matter how many have departed, our survival makes them victors
Copyright © Michelo Mweetwa | Year Posted 2020
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