A2Z April Challenge E is for Empathy

Strange are the times
During these lockdown days
The circles we drew at our art class are drawn on the streets
Outside Kirana to shop for grains

You stand inside the circle and wait for your turn
At a safe distance, like in street games, you order for supplies in one frame

Unaware of the fear of
The man at grocery store
Who wears gloves and mask
Like a spider man
He separates each tin of rice, oil, lentils
Careful, so as not to be the carrier of Covid19

Your eyes shine bright when you see fruits available
There are even fresh veggies
Sold around the corner
You quickly shop by dozens
Picking out the best
Carefully wash them as quickly as you can

Times are hard unlike those normal days
You ordered from online stores or at big fancy malls
You boasted about the availability of ordering online
The basket arrived with ease at the comfort of your home.

"Dont go to Kirana
Let me order on line"
Said the witty young girl
With curly ponytail

With ease she tapped her keys
Ordered veggies, fruits and cheese
Fancy malls, online shops
Failed her miserably
Few meters away from my own cozy house
Kirana proved to be the saving grace.

Empathy, have I for those who risk their lives
Delivery boys, doctors medicine man
Understanding the virtue against all odds
The show at the circus must go on

@Pushpz

E is for 'Empathy"