The Long Night

Dark and endless

Cold and relentless

Callous and ruthless

May seem this long night

But when has it been?

That women and men

Have given up all hope

Without a fight

Our minds are tense

And the worry is intense

But no one ever said

That it will be easy to bear

So, we need to make sure

That our love is more

Strong and powerful

Than panic and fear

Compassion towards the poor

Kindness towards the needy

To those who could feed

When times were breezy

When we alleviate their suffering

Our pain becomes less

For only then can we be the children

That the Almighty shall bless

This is the time to be the spark

That ignites the flame

In our hearts so we realize

We are no different, but the same

That we are willing to endure

We are willing to dive

Into the sea of uncertainties

So that we shall survive

Long and unforgiving

Though may seem this long night

It will soon be over

For there will be light