The New Armed Forces: A Poem
While humanity slept There was a biological rage A war not engaged with conventional weaponry And our combatants will not be stock of yesterday’s military. The new Armed Forces Formation-ready on the frontline of this battle Abandoning their kith and kin To keep humanity from peril So we can see tomorrow Before you say "it's their job!" While we enjoy the company of loved ones Another family is making a difficult decision Isolating their father and doctor of the house to the apartment garage for a season As he continues to treat Covid-19 patient While the wife is left alone Tending to their 3 weeks old baby And 2 whining and hungry kids Maybe "Sacrifice" will be a better word To describe their life-and-death fit We can make their plight easier By keeping apart a few feet Obey simple hygiene routines And special care of our aged ones The new Armed Forces Without guns and weapons of mass destruction ...