Limericks about Hope in Times of Coronavirus

These are strange times we live in. From one day to the next, coronavirus utterly transformed the world we live in. As every sense of comfort and security is turned on its head, the authorities tell us that above all else, we must avoid human contact. And yet I can think of nothing more vital and desirable at this challenging time than a little human contact. Desperate for solace, I turn instead to find a few limericks about hope.

We have a number of ways to approach this crisis. For many of us, the amygdala will kick in with the flight or flight response. Some will feel inclined to run for the hills, while others will race directly to the toiletry aisle of the closest box store.

Given the spectrum of uncertainties — physical, social, financial, political, and so forth — we have every right to panic, and some of us surely already have. Whether you’re hoarding staples or just assuming the fetal position in a dark corner, your feelings are valid and understandable. And though you may be confined in isolation, you are not alone.

I could try and reassure you with a host of uplifting and worn out cliches, but instead I offer you a handful of limericks about hope.

     On the Wave
     Life is a journey, each day is a test
     Take what you need and let go of the rest
               Be patient, be wise
               And soon you will rise
     For behind every trough there awaits a new crest

     Trial by Fire
     Drop in on Hades for left-handed learning
     Not to say Hell where the wicked are burning
               It’s not for the dead
               But ye heroes instead
     When you rise and return you’ll be twice as discerning

     Roll With It
     Some days there’s nothing can stop you from winning
     On others you can’t keep your wallet from thinning
               A sunflower dies
               A new moon will rise
     Your luck, like our planet, just never stops spinning

     Vipassana
     Meditation’s a method for clearing the air
     A portable practice to take anywhere
               Let go of your thought
               And all you’ve been taught
     As you breathe in the light and dissolve into prayer

     Come and get it
     The future is coming, approaching as planned
     Erasing the present like words in the sand
               But remember your dreams
               Resolve the extremes
      And the wisdom of life shall be at your command

     Revival
     From the dreary dim shadows where secrets are spoken
     Pick up the pieces, what’s tattered and broken
               The cure for your trouble
               Beneath all that rubble
     Only from darkness can daylight be woken

     The Poison and the Cure
     Discover the medicine maybe abuse it
     The day could arrive when you choose to refuse it
               Live it and breathe it
              Or take it or leave it
     With patience and time you can learn how to use it

     In Gout We Trust
     There’s so many problems that no one can list ‘em
     They tried some solutions and narrowly missed ‘em
               If health is restored
               Give thanks to the Lord
     Your only hope now is a single prayer system

     Prophet Sharing
     I know a method for healing Creation
     A cure for the illness afflicting the nation
               If hate is the cancer
               Then I have the answer
     By way of the limerick I offer salvation

Further Reading

If you liked these limericks about hope in times of coronavirus, you’ll be sure to enjoy:

• Limericks about meditation
• Limericks about self improvement
• Limericks about the apocalypse
• What is a limerick?