Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 499 ( Mar 27 – Apr 02, 2020)
The cities are quiet, the roads are clean
Mother Earth is glowing in newfound sheen
Pollutants reduced, fresh air increased
Such is the effect of Corona scare indeed
Families sit together to pray and eat
No longer the rush for errands umpteen
Precious time of gather within the house
Compatibility found, forgotten all grouse
Prudency in prevention by folks is seen
The world has united by ‘Pandemic scene’
They stand all united, to help mankind
Cast, creed, color and race all did bind
Appreciation for each other across the shores
Unison in prayers beyond those closed doors
Each selfless chant in earnest for the world
Evidence enough that all humanity is One Herd
Family, friend, employee or employer
No one is raised high, no one low below
The virus sees no difference of anyone’s might
It treats all equal, rich, poor, rural or urbanite
Covid 19 has taught lessons valuable to all
Practice hygiene and cleanliness not to fall
The age old greetings of respect re emerge
Namaste with hands folded regains a surge
Grandma’s wisdom of washing hands often
Is the norm of the day as a habit undertaken
Roam not wasteful, conserve energy thine
Eat neat meals at home, thrift away no dime
Religions have united in shutting some doors
Teaching us to pray in silence within our doors
Children are delighted to have parents home
Likewise parents happy to welcome them home
Entertainment found a friend in recreation
Being home bound is no longer subjugation
Quality time for oneself and one’s well being
Doing home cooking for a healthy living
Giving us the appreciation for our each breath
The luxuries, the comforts, the freedom and health
Giving us time to pause away from busy ness
Giving time to pause the traffic & pollution mess
The world came to a pause for its newness
A blessing in disguise Covid brought stillness
Uniting not just countries but continents
Showing us on earth we are mere denizens
Many a lives we ended for food and sport
Payback time brought Corona for God’s court
The birds and the bees chirp and buzz in happiness
Animal world breathes free with Humans Cagey-ness
A Lent with a difference, a silent Hindu New Year
A pious prayerful Navratri, a quiet Navroz affair
Energy conservation and a lull in party atmosphere
The pregnant pause shall deliver us all in new gear
The awareness gained, abundance acknowledged
The services so selfless by individuals admired
Sikiladi 
Yes the PAUSE button we pressed
Has given much deserved rest
We are looking for inner solution
Drastically decreased all pollution
Families unite indoors safe
Everyone in a ver slow pace
How welcoming is it
We have embraced it
We can keep the divine
Adopt all that is more fine
Thank you Monica a comprehensive overview
In such beautiful rhyme
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God has given us answer to Slow Down.
Dont keep Running but appreciating and spending quality family time.
Pollution levels are dropping and Mother Earth can breathe now, bring Joy to future.
Thank you for sharing Pause in our life.
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Thank you dear Manoj for the comment.
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Thanks Shariffa Ji. Indeed the inner solution leads us to relishing the Pause.
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