Submitted By Rachael Brewton

  Twas the night before COVID; when life seemed all right.

  But soon I discovered our Nation would fight!

  An invisible enemy had made an attack.

  And in defense, “we must push it back.”

  A pretty red ball was shown on TV; looked a flower bouquet to see.

  But sight did not fool me, for beneath that facade, was danger and death if careful you’re not.

  So now to my wondering; “what should I do?” Buy a mask? Stay at home? Wash my hands every few?

  The scientists are busy: the news in a whirl; “SOCIAL DISTANCING,” that’s the new word.

  Stay out of crowds: this disease spreads fast.

  Oh my, “How long will this last?”

  Kids out of school – folks out of work; but caregivers, doctors and others “ON CALL” risking their lives as the days drag along.

  Many lost lives: “How many will die?” Just watching and waiting: with rules I’ll comply.

  “We’ll get through this together” is the slogan I hear; so with “Love, Hope and Faith,” we will fight against fear.