Letting go seems easy Amidst mounting deaths and gloom People in home going crazy Pandemic locked them in doom. Angels in white coats A beacon of hope For those quarantined, find it hard to cope. Economies still reeling Migrants return grieving Expats await their turn, Priority lists never-ending. Purchases and feasting dwindled to a trickle, Ration shop emerges saviour Serving the essentials . A notorious villain as it maybe, Earned the wrath of every soul No difference whether they be Rich, poor, young or old! Venturing out from abode A strict no-no! Rather gab with my tribe, Zooming from my room. Hunting shows to binge-watch, Tempting recipes to try out, Videos to react and roast, are entertainment to stay put. Forwards flooding WhatsApp Digital detox nearly impossible Stay alert of fake news trap, Spreading panic, spells trouble. The onus is on us Let's break the chain Do not stockpile excess Lockdown still remains. Lost count of days and weeks My sleep has gone for a toss Failure settled into bleak thoughts I pray the Way of the Cross. When survival is at stake, Endure the dark with faith Rebounce from the brink, Let resilience guide today. Anticipate challenges, Step up to confront, Reinvent to thrive, Survive determined .