How This Virus Rattles Our Society
/Our society lush and strong
Constantly facing all kinds of challenges
Crime, racism, pollution
Political division, natural disasters
Wounded and scarred at times
Holds on and strides forward
With its vibe unwavering
Now this invisible virus Covid
The smallest but not the least
Has been trampling the world for
More than two years
It rattles our society tree brutally
Casualties falling like autumn leaves
Exceeding the sum of World War, I and II
Our normal lives are disrupted
Forced to live in isolation bubbles
To avoid direct social contacts
As if we all carry hidden weapons
We are compelled to make changes
To circumvent the virus
By distant learning
Working from home
Besides sickness and loss of life
The virus causes mayhem in the society
Job loss, workforce shortage
Disrupted supply chain
Economic slowdown
It entices suppressed human natures
Causing toilet paper brawls
Flouting safety guidelines
Disregarding other’s well-being
Still our society endures the pandemic
As the majority are doing their share
To halt the spread of the disease
Many unsung heroes risk their lives
To serve in the frontlines
Diligent research scientists
Race to find solutions
While the virus continues to mutate
By Shih-Fang Wang
From: United States