Corona, The Beast Poem by Elizabeth Padillo Olesen

So it has forced itself to enter into our world
as a beast that devours lives by thousands
separating us from our loved ones
depriving us to see our beloved on their death beds;
never able to say goodbye during their
last breathe, and disabling us to arrange
their funerals in front of friends and relatives.

The beast has come without our notice
The beast spreads the virus of fear and hate -
separating us from touching and hugging,
putting up the barbed walls, away from
human meetings and fellowships.
But the beast is a beast,
which can be toppled only
by the strength of united humans
who love, forgive and serve.