The Way Back

The lockdown is easing after months of despair

A little at a time but still taking care

One of the worst things I think is not seeing each other

Our loved ones, parents, sisters and brothers.

Although we have been restricted from going out

It has definitely helped to contain it of that there is no doubt

We still have to be careful and stick to the plan

To do as we are told the best that we can.

One thing we should remember is that life is unique

Health above all is what we should seek

So if we all stick together and ride out this mess

We can come back much stranger and do with much less.

A lot of lives have been lost and we will never forget

All round the world and possibly more yet

We can only hope and pray that this horror soon ends

Then all countries and nations will at last be real friends.

MANUEL GIRALDAS.