Contagion: A poem by Nisha Tandon

The deadly contagion crept sneakily into our lives 

As it spread like wild fire it caught us by surprise 

People feared catching the disease through close contact 

So they maintained safe distances as the virus incessantly attacked 

A disease that took the entire world by storm 

No vaccines, no cures and no medical reforms 

Outbreak of pandemic exposed us to numerous health risks 

And left the entire medical fraternity in a fix 

Day after day the number of infected people spiked

It affrighted people and left them completely psyched 

They struggled to cope with their financial losses

And tried to make do with limited resources 

Several measures were taken to stop the contagion’s spread 

Around the world that had led to millions of deaths

Social distancing and quarantine were practiced to name a few

People became alert and slowly awareness grew 

This contagion has hit the economy to such an extent 

Life has come to a standstill and left many homeless

Amidst lockdowns, people are undergoing bouts of depression 

In every field, this has led to severe regression 

 

Unforgettable shall remain this period of overwhelming fear  

When will this contagion be eradicated it isn’t clear 

The world may someday bounce back to its old ways 

But personal losses and scars are here forever to stay