THIS IS (NOT) THE TIME

 

    

                             

     

     1)    This is not the time to quarrel and fight

            This is not the time to rely on brutal might;

            This is not the time to go for a ride

            This is not the time to show egoistic pride;

            This is not the time to go to temples great

            This is not the time to enjoy with your mates;

            This is the time to help others in need

            This is the time to check your selfish greed.

 

  2)     This is not the time to waste your wealth  

           This is not the time to ignore your health

           This is not the time to visit movie halls

           This is not the time to rush to the malls;

           This is not the time to visit crowded spots

           This is not the time to go to clubs and booze a lot;

           This is the time to show our deep concern

           As corpses lie in line waiting to burn.

 

  3)     This is not the time to go to functions grand

           This is not the time with friends to shake hands;

           This is not the time to go and freely play

           In crowded beaches or in clubs to stay;

           This is not the time to lose our hearts and grieve

           This is not the time our hopes and efforts to leave;

           This is the time to be together and fight

          This is the time to use our knowledge bright. 

        

4)        This is not the time to flout precautions and rules

           This is not the time to rush to doom like fools;

           This is not the time without a mask to go

           This is not the time to make a colourful show;

           This is not the time to move freely as you like

           This is not the time to shout wildly on a bike;

           This is the time to sanitize everything

           This is the time to wash whatever you bring. 

 

5)        This is not the time to take anything with ease

           This is not the time to welcome dire disease;

           This is not the time to mix and merrily greet

           This is not the time to chat with friends and meet;

           This is not the time to neglect sacrifices made

           This is not the time to let their glories fade;

           This is the time to honour noble hearts

          To honour those who against Covid fought.

 

6)     This is not the time to sit idle and sad

        This is not the time to get depressed and mad;

        This is not the time to indulge in habits bad

        This is not the time to speak harsh and hard; 

        This is not the time to escape your work

        This is not the time your duties to shirk;

        This is the time to wash your hands clean

        This is the time to be cool and serene. 

 

7)    This is not the time to rob those lying dead

       This is not the time to deprive people of their bread;

       This is not the time to grab exorbitant fee

       From patients struggling for breath, can’t you see?

       This is not the time to squeeze patients for gains

       This is not the time to aggravate their pains;

       This is the time to keep our surroundings neat

       This is the time our plants and beasts to kindly treat.

 

8)   This is the time to help the people poor

      This is the time to keep them safe and secure;

      This is the time for some relief to find

      In useful works nourishing your mind;

      This is the time to live with care at home

      This is the time to stay safe and not recklessly roam.

      This is the time to procure vaccine’s shield

      This is the time to wear masks and not to yield.  

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           25th May, 2021                        Somaseshu Gutala