We Can Turn The Tide

The covid-19 pandemic is spreading like wildfire

The situation seems so dire

We are hit by a huge tsunami wave

The casualties are going to pile up in its wake.

We are witnessing a global socioeconomic disruption on a scale never seen before

Xenophobia and racism rise to the fore

We are taking a heavy toll

And panic is like on a roll.

 

We have been bombarded with advice about social distancing

But I wonder how many of us are actually listening

So many are still defying the Movement Control Order

Engaging in totally non-essential travel.

 

We need to radically self-isolate

Before it is too late

We know so little of the reality of the situation

As the actual number of cases is subject to much speculation.

 

Social media has become infected with a coronavirus infodemic

Spreading fake news and stories about the pandemic

It has become difficult to believe what we read

Social media has become a place where some people now dare not tread.

 

The misinformation can have serious repercussions

There is so many conspiracy theories and insinuations

And the system is stretched to its limits

Though the authorities may not want to admit.

 

We need to stop the finger pointing

As that would not achieve anything

We need to cooperate across the board

Stay tight at home to lessen the authorities’ workload.

 

Let’s look out for each other because we need each other

We can start by obeying the movement control order

It is a basic measure to slow the spread of the virus

An emergency response that will benefit all of us.

 

Every one of us must be involved in the fight

It’s through unity that we can show our might

Good personal hygiene is a must

Or all our efforts will go bust.

 

We can turn the tide

With openness and transparency on our side

Let’s look out for each other

Because we need each other.