There is a quiet acceptance of our new way of life
More so quiet reflection, and so much less strife
There is fear of the unknown, what tomorrow may bring
Realisation we’re all one in this unprecedented thing
There is resistance to change, while everything crumbles
That which used to divide us, now we unite to battle
Less we fall in despair into the long dreaded spiral
Exponential growth of deadly cases gone viral
When we aim so zealously to flatten the curve
As we think of our family and all whom we love
We celebrate countries that survived the final rage
And saddened for those going into the third wave
For the war is long, the frontliners will emerge embattled
We may never be able to offer gratitude enough in requital
And yet, there is a pause...
That allows us to recognise, the most important things in life
Our family. Our health. Sweet sorrow and sacrifice
Even the suggestion that all this technology is in vain
We should be dancing under blue skies and warm rain
Sing out loud, joyous gratitude for mother earth
The beauty of dew at dawn, the new day’s birth
Signalling the return of a surreal, magnificent day
Thanking God for all His blessings that come our way.
Words by ninotaziz
