The lock-down has not been lifted and the situation has worsened
Over 7000 reported cases nationwide with no solution in sight
Tension amongst citizens is on the rise as media continues the fear-mongering
Politicians are pushing propaganda and promoting pseudoscientific "solutions"
Amidst this chaos, the hopeless optimist seated at home dreams of a pandemic free future
One where he does not stop his younger sister from running towards her father when he returns from work
One where he is not stuck inside his home within the confines of his overthinking mind
One where he goes out not only to purchase essentials but to create priceless memories that are equally essential for his sanity
A smile about to take over his face as he indulges in this fantasy, but the TV blaring in the back brought him to his reality
"Experts say India has entered stage 3 of the pandemic - community spread."
Despite all this, I hope for humanity to come through
And I hope, there's hope still left
In each of you