Our corona diary.

[Text and photo by Sujata Pillai]

I close my eyes in my self-isolation from corona… and I see that I am not. I see patients coming in neverending numbers, young and old of all color and creed. I see them get better, or get worse. I live long enough to see them pass away while we tend to the next. I see nurses scared and tired, but never ceasing. I see fellow surgeons operating, physicians treating, intensivists ventilating, all aching and apprehensive to go back home to their innocent children and aging parents when the day ends.

I sense the real self-isolation.

In our hearts.

And for once, I see you, see us.

“We the Isolationists” series urges folks from any part of the world to share a brief diary starting with “I close my eyes in my self-isolation from Corona… and I see…” Not more than 100 words. With a horizontal-sized selfie, along with your city name… please mail to me at mayankaustensoofi@gmail.com.