I went out today

I went out today but it wasn't pretty,
My city looked like scenes from some Sci-fi movies,
People in clusters despite the social distancing order,
Clusters of people who are seemingly ignorant of the present ordeal.

I went out today but it wasn't pretty,
Men and women and children with nose-masks,
Different colours, fabrics and designs,
Some properly worn, some worn as adornments.

I went out today but it wasn't pretty,
Long queues at the ATM centers,
People pushing each other to get to the front of the line,
Loud chatters and small fights quickly broken up.

I went out today but it wasn't pretty,
Everyone looked at their neighbours as possible carriers,
Despite the smiles and laughters, there's a silent undertone of tension,
How much longer before we break?