Just another day in paradise they said

Until shouting started and headlines read

Pandemic, Emergency Measures, Many Dead

Oh! How did this happen?

What do we do?

A Global tragedy, nothing but dread!

The wise old man looked around at his kin and

One by one he clued them in.

“Fear has been the tool they’ve used since time began

Keep your eyes open and do the best that you can.

Take care of each other, each sister and brother.

Find love in your heart, forgiveness, and grace.”

The old man went down the street to his neighbor’s place,

No one to see. A sign on the door written in green

“Do Not Enter. Quarantine”

A curtain pulled back. His friend waved through her tears.

“He’s gone, dear friend. When will it end?” She asked.

“Will it ever be normal again?”

Sadly, he told her it never had been.

It was an imaginary place.

That’s why we need to find peace

and give grace.