Deadly Virus Poem by Colin Ian Jeffery

(Coronavirus 2020-22)

Ordered by governments to self-isolation
People endure daily terror, unseen killer
Sweeping world, millions infected.
Death toll rising, mostly elderly dying
Lungs attacked, struggling to breathe
Isolated from families in hospital wards
Doctors and nurses in protected clothing
Extremely ill on ventilators, last hope of survival.
Virus like wildfire spreading out of control
Health workers desperate, struggling to cope.
Devastation of mind, people in despair
Wearing face masks, repeatedly washing hands
Waiting, praying for epidemic to end
Afraid there is no victory over the virus.