THE CORONA MONSTER

CORONA monster lords over the world,

Unabashedly scaring mankind bold,

Clawing into the roots of existence,

Even as humans fight it with resilience.

CORONA has changed the very way of life ...

Social networking lessened face-to-face communication,

Next we may even unlearn the art of human interaction,

As we may de-recognize the once familiar faces,

With stay at home due to CORONA cases.

Saloons and spas and beauty parlors are shut.

Men sport mustache-beard and roam with hair uncut.

Women happily sport the mask, during their brisk paces,

As they cover their bushy brows and facial-seeking faces.

CORONA has changed the very way of life ...

Gone are the rejuvenating walks,

As we know not where the virus stalks.

For fitness, no gym nor yoga classes,

Not even parks and playgrounds for the masses.

Adults working from home, backs bent over laptops,

Are only allowed quick and short errands.

With no office, or excuses for drives,

Untouched vehicles gape with punctured tyres.

CORONA has changed the very way of life ...

Where are my lady's days of parties, and interaction?

Of relaxed days, with maids plunging into action,

To maintain the home spotlessly clean,

Also assisting in kitchen chores, as we've seen?

Gone are the days of pleasurable activities -

Marketing - has now become quick, unexciting,

No self-selection of tender vegetable varieties,

With the now busy vendor, no thrill of bargaining.

CORONA has changed the very way of life ...

Kids are cooped up at homes,

Mind you, outside no one roams,

Like caged birds from windows peering,

When over video games, not pouring.

Kids learn online, not within school gates,

Seeking self-entertainment with no mates.

Now babies bawl, kiddos cry - events once rare,

They know not why, may be for fresh air.

CORONA has changed the very way of life ...

Bracketed in the high risk category, 

Independent seniors put up a brave face,

Burdened with home chores, saddled with health issues,

Dreading to venture out even for essentials.

CORONA has changed the very way of life ...

No birthday parties, no social calls,

No vacation trips, no malls,

No movies, not even online shopping,

Yes, that's forced expense-chopping.

Caution and care are the best bets -

Be it own self, or home gadgets,

Fragile - handle with care,

No chance of help for repair!

CORONA has changed the very way of life ...

With drained income, lost jobs,

Economy plunges, global trade bobs,

Food, shelter, travel for stranded mobs,

A nightmare of desperation and sobs.

The swelling numbers of COVID patients,

The statistics of deaths and cases,

Send heads reeling; with crest-fallen faces,

The world waits for relief with patience.

CORONA has changed the very way of life ...

As we crib even to safely stay home,

Doctors and hospital staff risk their life,

Attending COVID patients, their numbers running rife,

In suffocating safety kit as in wards, they roam.

Then there are the brave CORONA warriors,

The messiahs from different sectors, who cross all barriers,

Offering selfless services; with patience and grit,

Compassion and concern, they pitch in their big bit.

CORONA has changed the very way of life ...

Changed are our ideas of enjoyment, our lifestyle,

Our eating habits, our dressing style.

The biggest boons - hygiene, health consciousness,

Tolerance, resourcefulness, and economic awareness.