City Series – Shagufta Naaz in Moradabad, We the Isolationists (329th Corona Diary)

City Series – Shagufta Naaz in Moradabad, We the Isolationists (329th Corona Diary)

City Series – Shagufta Naaz in Moradabad, We the Isolationists (329th Corona Diary)

Our corona diary.

[Text and photo by Shagufta Naaz]

I close my eyes in self isolation from corona… and I see
our sphere healing,
flowers blooming,
Leaves fluttering,
stars brighter,
thoughts wider,
heads lighter.
Amidst the chaos, serenity is what I found.
This crisis is a blessing in disguise!
I can also see…
Dreams shattering,
Hopes deteriorating,
some communities wrapped in dark clouds.
For some it’s a break but for some it’s an outrage.
Startled by the cries and the roaring noise,
I opened my eyes…
when can we really be free?
when can we stick our heads out ?
when will the dawn arrive?
Come on ,let us await that day.
And together let’s stand strong.

“We the Isolationists” series urges folks from any part of the world to share a brief diary starting with “I close my eyes in my self-isolation from Corona… and I see…” Not more than 100 words. With a horizontal-sized selfie, along with your city name… please mail to me at mayankaustensoofi@gmail.com.