World War III

The war that threatened to wipe us out earlier in the year does not compare to the current battle we face

                                  This one....

Guns blazing (gloves doubled over steady hands)
Helmets donned (face shields)-at the forefront we stand.
Armed with (finite) tubes, lines and oxygen masks
The health care system has been handed a most gruelling task

To stave the vicious course of a rapidly destructive disease
That's hellbent on taking lives as if they were nothing but leaves.
Forget last words, wills, or final farewells
As it spares not even those who were otherwise well.

We've been stripped of our norms and daily routines, the familiar rhythm of our lives disrupted.
When the first concerning waves tickled the global shores scoffs and scorn erupted.
Our inherent weaknesses and fraility now exposed, our mortality stares raw at the edges;
We're warped in a warfare where every woman, man,boy and girl has a solemn responsibility working in the trenches
By staying home, isolating or quarantining
Praying, hoping while practicing (hopefully only physical) social distancing.

Compassion is on the witness stand as the judge of time tries and tests the true 'humanity'of humans
The jury being those admitted, dying and suffering.

Play your part,
Do your best.
This isn't a make believe story,conspiracy theory or supremacy test

• This is a battle-a worlwide war-between life and the sticky palms of death.

*United we stand, divided we fall*