Science Of The Many And The One Poem by gary polonsky

Epidemiologists and doctors,
Science of the many and the one,
‎Working hand in hand, real rock stars,
Slaying the assassin ere begun.
I write this in the middle of the mess
As all of us try to bend the curve,
Will it work? Of course, we yearn for 'yes',
And so we wait - do our best to serve.

Most of us are hunkered - gloves and masks,
Distancing from all but loved ones near,
‎Disbelieving those in search of casks
As they frolic in the sand around the pier.
Pray, their selfishness won't curse
Our heroes, the doctor and the nurse.


A sonnet - Written in Ontario, Canada - 20th April 2020