History Will Remember Poem by Randy McClave

History will remember when the world stopped
Very few people working, and the scared shopped,
Flights around the world stayed bounded on the ground
And parked cars everywhere were easily found.
Buses and trains they did not run
People didn't gather around for parties or events for fun,
Schools and parks they were all also closed
Children stayed inside their homes, as was proposed.
Dogs though they were still all taken for their walk
And only to them, did their owners talk,
Nurses and doctors and paramedics walked and prayed
They all knew of the virus and they all valiantly stayed.
History will remember when there was an isolation
In every city and state, and in every country and nation,
We all stood together as we all are proud and strong
In this world, we all do belong.
We protected the vulnerable and the old and the weak
When they were scared or hungry them we did seek,
But, then history must also remember of the ones who did not care
Even when they saw the helpless and the needy in thoughts and prayer.
We will also remember the ones who were the hoarders
They cared only about their own selfishness and orders,
And the ones who didn't stay at home when they were told
They were the ones, who helped to infect the weak and the old.

History will also remember when the virus had left
Leaving behind shadows and memories and bereft,
People came out of their homes and again they hugged and kissed
With affection and warmth that they all had sadly missed.
People will remember when in our homes and on our balconies we sang
Then upon every door there was a knock, and every doorbell rang,
Churches and synagogue were all opened and filled once again
We all then gathered as a family, to again to do battle with sin.
Once again we could hear and watch our children play
Again we looked upon each other and exclaim, "Such a Wonderful Day"!
People and history will always remember this one Great War
And how it brought us closer together, than ever in our history before.

Randy L. McClave