POETRY

Humanitarians

A free verse poetry response to “humanity”

This virus is killing them, yet perseverance Is their mantra, their humanity a selfless act Operating without needed equipment as their battle rages, Even though artillery shelling goes on around them They aid those unable to help themselves.

Overcrowded refugee camps and hospitals A breeding ground for this virus without masks or Social distancing, a luxury most of us have, Yet many choose to ignore.

Family meetings now out of the question For those health workers on the front line, Sacrifices many selfish westerners Can not, would not, will not make in their pathetic Voice for freedom of choice, choices many who can not make, Are forced to make, batteling in their field of humanity Most of us have not the grit or desire for.

The world's true heroes, the world's true humanitarians.

To Sylvia Wohlfarth. A true humanitarian! J.

Thank you Trisha Traughber for your “Humanity” prompt. read Trisha’s prompt here as she always writes a wonderful poem to accompany with.

Thank you Trisha Traughber for giving my words a platform here at Vagabond Voices. Thank you all for reading and your precious time. J.