“Covid Nation”

COVID Nation

COVID hit us really hard

Not knowing what to do

Growing children had been marred

While jobs shut down on que

People hoarding, hiding their stash

After running through a store

Families now low on cash

A nation feeling sore.

The world had flipped upside-down

In homes there was dismay

A smile, now a common frown

In youth; no longer play

Food is now a drive-through line

Unless you cook at home

“Wear your mask!” Is on a sign,

If ever you should roam.

Parents wanting their kids in school

Our youth so unprepared,

All day at home seems so cruel

But everyone’s so scared.

Nurses labor at the side

Someone they did not know

Tears shedding, nowhere to hide

Another soul to go

Your face now wrapped in a mask

No traveling allowed

Seemingly an easy task

Try to avoid the crowd

Nightly news, shedding light

“It’s spreading like a fire”

Stay in doors to find delight

The situation’s dire!”

But in this country, held so dear

A spark of hope still shined.

Pushing ahead through the fear

A vaccine was designed!

That little buggar hiding low

Does not stand a chance!

As a nation we will grow

No more happenstance.

A little poke is all you get-

Maybe even two.

It’s ok, so they say, don’t fret

The nurse will see you through!

Some still fear and are unsure

To be human is okay

We are working on a cure

To again, enjoy the day.