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POETRY | The Ordinary Man by Anuradha Chelliah
Anuradha Chelliah

Written by Anuradha Chelliah

POETRY | The Ordinary Man by Anuradha Chelliah

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The ordinary man

stayed at home

during the MCO

followed the guidelines

washed his hands

used hand sanitizers

and face masks.

 

The ordinary man

was always one feet apart

the leader of the family

ensured food in his household

without hoarding

sufficient and adequate

 

The ordinary man

was not pleased

he was helpless

he was depressed seeing the curve

the best for him

was to stay at home.

 

The ordinary man

wanted to serve

he did his best

stayed indoors

knew he could do it.

 

The ordinary man

volunteered himself

donated and assisted

groceries for the needy

helped in preparing food

served the homeless.

 

The ordinary man

cared for the strays

served them food

made the packs happy

the litters were contented.

 

The ordinary man

thanked the frontliners

inspiring messages

and appealing to the public

we can do it

flatten the curve

for a better world.

Cover image by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash

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