The year was 2020, a new decade was born
We still had our heroes, those in uniform
As the winter started soon to turn itself into the Spring
How were we to know corona virus was a thing
Some became concerned and others just dismissed
Don’t shake your daddy’s hand, and grandma don’t you kiss
The first death came upon us and a widow shed a tear
We became a country full of undenying fear
Days turned into weeks as more had fallen down
What had come upon us from this Wuhan China town
What were we to do but lock ourselves inside
We had to mitigate, we had to break the tide
We rolled up our sidewalks and shut ourselves inside
Mitigation was the word we spoke to all that would abide
No longer could we go out to eat, and shopping puts us in danger
We dare not ever chance today, to shake the hands of a stranger
So while I know it’s scary, and so many just don’t understand
How could the USA allow a virus to ravage our land
Expectation of all the experts say thousands of us will die
When will it be over, how many more tears must we cry
While this is a different time for all, we must understand a new norm
That the real heroes of today wear a different uniform
A nurse in scrubs, a white coated doctor, a grocer with a smock
A truck driver in his rugged jeans, a farmer gathering his crops
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and most we see each day
They are the essential ones, and for these I pray
What courage they have as they risk their health for you
Many of you are in this group and to all I say thank you
We will overcome, and life’s engine will start again
So take the time to love your neighbor, spend precious time with friends
And never believe that the only heroes are the traditional ones we know
There are heroes everywhere no matter where we go
Thank you heroes for all you do,
we will all say a prayer for you
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