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Our New Norm

The unexpected has happened to everyone
A deadly virus from which we cannot run
COVID-19 slowly envelopes the world
Like a blanket of destruction being unfurled
Sadness, death, and complete isolation
Testing each and every nation
We are all confused and afraid
Wondering if we’ll ever get out of this shade
Is this the new norm for each of us?
Or are we looking at something more ominous?
We stay away to help it disappear
To try to rid it from the atmosphere
Yet we come together to fight 
Trying to emerge into the light
Is there a positive to be found?
Or are we doomed to stay home-bound?
Social distancing is what they say
Flatten the curve and help it go away
We all have to be ready to do what we can
To join in and create a new plan
To assist our nurses and doctors too
Who are owed more than a simple “thank you”
Everyone needs help to weather this storm
If we don’t, this could just be our new norm

Copyright © Eric Akselrad | Year Posted 2021

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Date: 9/21/2026 11:21:00 AM

I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Date: 2/28/2026 4:50:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Date: 6/10/2021 5:40:00 AM

Well done Eric, Yes we all have to be aware and look after one another !

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