Crept in slowly, no one noticing the threat.
Ungodly gift, passed to anyone you've met.
An invisible foe, weaving place to place.
Devastation ramping, at an infectious pace.

Warning bells resonating loud, awoken we stood.
Forced to divide physically, for the greater good.
New rules set; sacrifice now to live tomorrow.
Must act fast, halt the spread of more sorrow.

When the sun rose again, the streets were clear.
Most the modern world, pushed indoors by fear.
No one left wandering, aimlessly in sight.
Monotony quickly blending mornings into night.

An easy burden for those tucked safely at home.
Not for the essential souls wrapped in prayers alone.
Hospitals, all hands on deck, stepping forth to fight.
Bright minds, huge hearts, doing what is right.

Courage from the underpaid with services required.
Leaps beyond the skills, for which they were ever hired.
In harm's way daily, performing jobs with so few perks.
Risks meant only for superheroes, not local store clerks.

Unexpected uncertainty, roaming fierce and free.
The battle has just begun and consistency's the key.
Doctors, nurses, support workers facing it head on.
If we each play our role, we'll still see another dawn.

Earth is begging for a break, humanity lost its way.
Now we're tasked to fix it and earn our right to stay.
Be grateful for the givers and those on the front-line.
Patiently pray for their safe, this is not a time to whine.

Enjoy a break from the chaos, for those of us who can.
We can win this wild war, if we each stick to the plan.
Only the light can wash away, this darkness in the air.
Beaming together, separately, spreading sincere care.

Love, Jenn