Constantly consumed by containing this beast. Contagious coughing unleashed from the east. Calling off concerts, and companies closed. Controlling the virus, confinement imposed. Collective conformance to curtail the spread. Commuting confined to Key Workers they said. Compulsively cleaning and masks on your face. Can’t call on or cuddle those outside your place. Confusion, concealment and contrasting views. Collapsing economy again on the news. Collusion, commotion, conflicting advice. Complaining and cusswords ‘cause nothing’s concise. Cremations increasing, Care Homes on their knees. Calling for caution, they’re begging you, please! Clambering clumsily, crowds out aplenty. Catastrophic conclusion? This is 2020.
I was tasked to write a poem with alliteration and this was my attempt. I'm trying to be more optimistic about the future, so the ending doesn't necessarily reflect my feelings.