Souls left wanting at death's solemn door
Door that prevents the comfort of family
Family whose streaming tears ask 'Why?'
'Why?' this invisible enemy usurped destiny
Destiny shortened, unhappily left behind
Behind wearily sequestered to die alone
Alone despairing without requisite hope
Hope of remembrances sadly unknown
Unknown by loved ones bereaved hearts
Hearts and minds kept apart left to comply
Comply as one final breath ceases to sound
Sound of their inaudible unanswered cry
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Author Notes
See article: Coronavirus preys on what terrifies us: dying alone
Story by Daniel Burke, CNN Religion Editor
Illustrations by Alberto Mier, CNN
Updated 12:06 PM ET, Sun March 29, 2020
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/29/world/funerals-dying-alone-coronavirus/index.html
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