Guarding Against COVID-19

To guard against COVID-19, When in public, wear a mask. Washing hands frequently, is yet another important task. Remember to stay 6-feet away from people around you. When you do it diligently, others will take a cue. Source: https://nl.pinterest.com/pin/8022105575499193/ Wake up early, take a walk and soak in the sun. Spend time with family and…

The Novel Corona Virus

In December of 2019, we heard of the Novel Corona Virus having made landfall in China. It quickly spread across the globe. By March 2020, the WHO had declared the disease caused by the virus, COVID-19, as a pandemic. The virus spread like wildfire. To contain the spread, countries announced lockdowns. This caused companies to…

Ambri by Anwar Masood, a Poem on Mother’s Love

Last week, when I was browsing for poems on mother's love, I came across 'Ambri' (mother) written by Anwar Masood, a school teacher. This Punjabi (an Indian language) poem was first published in 1974 in 'Mela Akhiyon Da',  and received critical acclaim. Based on a true incident, the poem is a description of a mother's…