My world has slowed down
the globe rotates gently, to keep on
clouds float in the sky aimless
Sun never forgets to rise, sleepless
every news warns to stay inside and wash
each nation fights ,towns shrouded in anguish
people flee helpless to be in their own place
covid19 has left roads deserted with no trace
doctors and nurses work day and night
summaries flash as ministers take steps tight
police on the streets , march in long lines
for violators in town there are the fines
there was a man who sold hot peanuts
now not seen his cart in front of youth hangouts
I look out through my window
on the tree I see parrots and a sparrow
the birds are happy , the air is fresh
some people gone jobless , some no longer rush
these days no weekend wanderings
much joy with grandma’s online recipes simmering
when will the world free itself from the pandemic
may the day come soon with good work of many a medic.