I never saw you coming, I even played it down.
You grew stronger among us, without making a sound.
Hidden away in a touch or a kiss, dancing between us, smiling with bliss.
From country to country you showed your intent.
Rejoicing when reaching the next continent.
Invisible in stature COVID-19.
Rubbing your hands as you plot and you scheme.
I sit quietly in silence, pen in hand.
Memories could be made but disappear in the sand.
What was your intention setting out at the start?
Who gave you permission to keep loved ones apart!
Your quest may be brutal but can’t last forever.
The more you dig in we'll fight you together!
3 weeks, 3 months, lockdown may be long.
Listen now coronavirus, you’ll never stop our song!
People the world over can relate to your poem. How something invisible could have such an overwhelming presence on the planet and use what makes us strong against us, being with our fellow humans. No, it will not stop our song. I think it has made us sing all the louder.
Firstly…welcome to the Den Craig…,
I’m sure you’ll enjoy your time here!
It’s a great place to be, and fellow writers
become our much appreciated ‘pen’ friends!
This very well written and sensitive poem is something
we can all relate to…and in one sad way Covid unites
us globally …but in another it gives the whole world
the determination you refer to, to finally conquer it!
Under Amber Skies, written by author and poet Jill Eisnaugle, is a wonderful collection of rhyming poetry guaranteed to please every reader. In this, her second book, she writes of new friendships kindled, as well as old friendships solidified. She g
First Edition Translation of Teselas by Carmen Crespo X111 César Simón Poetry Prixe 2016 Translated from Spanish by Robin Ouzman Hislop and Amparo Arrospíde
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I’m sure you’ll enjoy your time here!
It’s a great place to be, and fellow writers
become our much appreciated ‘pen’ friends!
This very well written and sensitive poem is something
we can all relate to…and in one sad way Covid unites
us globally …but in another it gives the whole world
the determination you refer to, to finally conquer it!
I admire your spirit…!
Diana 🌈