corona virus
By Max Corthésy, 11
infected, undetected
putting people in quarantine
like a routine.
uncured, must endure
washing hands
a demand.
infectious, contagious
hand to food, food to mouth,
thousand dead, some sick in bed.
China, Italy
might be the death of me
countries on lock down.
watching right now
got to watch the news to see
the death count go up.
wondering if I’m next
if I cough once, I don’t know
if I’m infected, undetected.
Max Corthésy, 11
Kingston, Jamaica
Carla-Anne Roper says
What a profound way of telling the grim truth which stares us in the face all at this very moment….thanks for putting our thoughts into words Max!
Dawn Hill says
Hello Max A well told Verse. Live long and be happpy. Auntir Dawn
Grandma Sally says
Max, you are quite a poet young man!
I am so proud of you.
Grandma Sally says
Love you Maxiboo.
Keep writing, you are a natural
Dawn Hill says
Hello Max Thos quite a verse
Says it all. Thank you. Auntie Dswn
Debbie Wilmot says
In a word, ELOQUENT!!
Well done Maxiboo.
Luv Auntie Debz
Gale Johnson says
Very powerful and thoughtful from someone age 11!!
Winsome Jureidini says
Wow!
Max,
Mind blowing!…… 11 yrs.? This is very DEEP!!
Dudu says
Such bravery for age 11