... when the world stopped
And the flights stayed on the ground.
And the cars parked in the streets.
And the trains didn't run.

History will remember when the schools closed.
And the children stayed indoors.
And the medical staff walked towards the fire.
And they didn't run.

History will remember when the people sang.
On their balconies, in isolation.
But so very much together.
In courage and song.

History will remember when the people fought.
For their old and their weak.
Protected the vulnerable.
By doing nothing at all.

History will remember when the virus left.
And the houses opened.
And the people came out.
And hugged and kissed.
And started again.

Kinder than before.


_{-Donna Ashworth}