This past week has been so surreal reading horror stories of what is going on in Italy and Spain knowing it's just a matter of days away for us. Praying warm weather may help but no guarantees there. Praying all my poet friends stay well and healthy.

Kathy

Hi, hedistuff, It’s nice to read that you, Lyn and family are doing well. Thanks for your kind words about my poem (and me). Hi, trurorob, Since viruses usually evolve into nastier pathogens, I am in no hurry for Covid-20; but, like you, I will be happy when this pandemic is behind us. Thanks for your kind and welcoming comment. Hi, salamuna, Yes, if the “when” can be drawn out over a longer period of time, medical resources can manage critical cases; otherwise, the system will become overwhelmed resulting in more people dying. Thank you, too, for your kind and welcoming comment. Hi, godsprincess, Yes, it’s like watching the weather map of approaching systems. You know it’s coming and you just have to do your best to prepare for it. Hi, candykid, Thank you, too, for your kind and welcoming comment about my writing. Speaking to your driving analogy: Ordinarily, I get in my car and drive even though I could get in an accident; however, I won’t do so when I know there are gunmen on both sides of the road shooting at passing cars. Hi, lovecanbereal, Thank you for your kind remarks about my poem. Hi, to All, Thank y’all for reading and engaging with my offering. It's a pleasure to connect with each of you and your comments are most appreciated. I rarely post anymore but when I come on to respond to emails from people I know, I try to check out Poet’s Corner and comment on a couple of poems. It’s nice when I visit and get to read PC’s poetic offerings—from those of you who shared this space with me in earlier times and new poets who have joined to grace PC with their work.
A little historical perspective:
According to Britannica.com, “A rough estimate is that 25 million people in Europe died from plague during the Black Death. The population of western Europe did not again reach its pre-1348 level until the beginning of the 16th century.” And, according to history.com, “The horrific scale of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic is hard to fathom. The virus infected 500 million people worldwide and killed an estimated 20 million to 50 million victims...” We've come a long way since those times. With science and history to guide us, it’s good to use our gained knowledge to reduce the number of fatalities in this pandemic. May our temporary sacrifices keep its casualties VERY LOW.

Everywhere similar measures are being taken, we all are in it, united under the same deadly threat. And we are gaining valuable experience, learning what to do, how to cope in extraordinary circumstances such as these. Thank you very much, dear poetess, for sharing this poem with us. Take care and kindest regards!

Hi, morgen90210, It is nice to hear from you, again. Yes, God may prepare the path; but, we are also at the mercy of our fellow travelers. Hi, timotie, It’s nice to greet you. I am pleased that you find reading my poem of value. Hi, to both: Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. May we all do our best to keep ourselves and others safe. Take care.

Again New York State is the Epicenter of crisis. First 9/11 and now this. Prayers for my state, our country and the WORLD please and stay safe in Massachusetts Joy.

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Isaiah 26:20....is the present situation of Isolation a prediction of what Isaiah had predicted?

Hi, marikia, How was it possible for me to miss your wonderful comment? My apologies. Yes, united against the common enemy, indeed. I long for the day when we are united for the common good. Hi, lilygold76, Although Isaiah is full of one destruction after another that appear to inflict the innocent along with the said-guilty, the advice of 26:20 to “hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast” sounds reasonable, replacing “hide” with “shelter”. Hi, All, Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my Poet’s Corner offering. It is nice to connect with you again. As timotie wrote, may we all “Live Long Happy Healthy and Blessed.”

Hi, Yankee4you,
Yes, I agree, it is good to "to find some shelter....a safe harbor like home!!" Through these challenging times, we get to look closer at what is important and what is not...with people, nature, poetry, and other arts at the top of my list...and how to manage fear of things over which we have little or no control. May we choose to exercise the little control that we do have to stay as safe as possible. Thanks for your greeting, well-wishes, and nice comment about my poem.