Breathless
{By Arnab Patra}
we are, breathless but why?
Some due to illness, some for the tears they cry
Tears that have drained the eyes dry
Breathless for how long we don't have a reply
Life was smooth and full of glee
Where did all happiness suddenly flee
Panic and gloom triggered by a virus unknown
Locked in homes the fear has only grown
Claimed we our power reduces mountains to rubble
To save dear life see how we are cornered into a bubble
Proud were we of our genius mind
To no other creature were we ever kind
Now breathless we are for the fear of death
Death which Nature ever wore as a wreath
Crumbled are all our ambitions high
Seeing such calamity what can do but sigh?
Man is locked but Nature is free
Vanity was mocked but sanity is free
World is shocked despite having huge artillery stock
It's a minuscule virus that is wreaking havoc
Duel it is between mankind and COVID
A war similar to one between Goliath and David
Society has come together to fight a battle unforeseen
Know we not whether this struggle we would lose or win
Governments across the globe are struggling
Terror and pain is what this COVID is smuggling
Poor farmers are ravished and hurt
Workers' earnings have reduced to dirt
Science was challenged and doctors were dared
Saving lives now they are for whom we hardly cared
Pray we to Lord that all get the bread
Strive we to save the world from this disease we dread
Nothing ever is bad if you hope and pray
Cause all dark clouds have silver linings they say
Problems are vincible and they won't stay
Cause when you have the will there's always a way
Families are bonding over cups of tea
Small dots of happiness abound in the sorrowful sea
Together we are and restored will be peace and serenity
For the end of a great struggle marks the beginning of eternity
Staying yards apart we stay together
Wearing masks we protect each other
Washing hands frequently is the way ahead
Change to green zones regions which are red
Fight we will for all the sufferings and tears shed
Because breathless though we are, humanity is yet not dead.
