Covid 19 - By Lai Wing Fatt

Written By: Lai Wing Fatt

Category: Poetry

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Lai Wing Fatt presents a reflective piece titled "Covid 19" in the Poetry category of the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This thoughtful work captures the sweeping global impact of the pandemic, exploring its pervasive reach and the profound changes it has wrought. Through the medium of poetry, Lai Wing Fatt offers a poignant commentary on a time of unprecedented global challenge and change.

About the Work

"Covid 19" by Lai Wing Fatt weaves a tapestry of vivid imagery and measured verse to portray the pandemic's far-reaching effects. The poem echoes the universal struggle with a deadly virus, drawing parallels with past pandemics while highlighting the resilience of nature and humanity's need for healing. The structured eight-syllable lines convey a rhythmic reflection on societal shifts and environmental recovery.

Covid 19

Original Submission by Lai Wing Fatt

3. Covid 19

Never was there such an event So wide across the universe

Which modern medicine can’t prevent Caused by such a deadly virus

It's not the first time it would seem As Spanish flu bird flu or SARS With different names but all the same Doctors can’t find a vaccine fast

Movement Control Order started Shops business hours limited Working from home is now ordered Online learning from home practised

Fewer aeroplanes are flying

Many tourists are left stranded Nature is now recovering

The world needs time to be mended

Note: Every line has 8 syllables A comment on the Covid years

Date: May 29, 2020

By : Lai Wing Fatt

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious platform celebrating diverse voices in poetry and creative writing. This competition gathers participants from around the globe, offering them an opportunity to share their unique perspectives and creative expressions with a wider audience.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Lai Wing Fatt for sharing "Covid 19" with us in the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. Your work captures the essence of a challenging era, providing both reflection and hope through the art of poetry. Thank you for your contribution and creative insight.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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