So much death
Every hour, every day
We hear news left and right
She’s passed on, he’s gone
Their family got the virus
Our family has tested positive
I don’t dare to pick up the phone
Lest it’s another gut wrenching update
I don’t want to check whatsapp groups
Lest it’s another acquaintance getting infected
Where can we turn?
Who can we go to?
Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, Moderna?
Billions are scrambling for all of those
How are we going to mourn
When this is all over
If this will be over
Who will be left?
How much more can we stand
Burning in this hot mess
Before we too stumble and break
How much longer?
Written July 2021
Illustrator brigit.ta has published a gorgeous artwork accompaniment to this poem.
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