Africa

I've never been to Africa But at the Urgent Care, They questioned every patient To find out who'd traveled there. I understand their caution For Ebola's got folks scared, Although the hospitals all say That they are well-prepared. I've never been to Africa But there's one thing I know - When I plan my next vacation, That is not where I will go.

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Line Gauthier

Date: 2/7/2021 9:13:00 AM

Ilene, WOW ~ a FAVE for me. It's such a pleasure to find this awesome poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology

Robert Johnson

Date: 11/1/2014 7:34:00 AM

Another sad reminder, how fragile life can be. A prayer for those who's luck ran out in humanity's vast sea. May God be with the rest of us to end this deadly plight. So we can rid the world of this and keep it out of sight. Peace. :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/27/2014 6:20:00 AM

Compassion for our fellow human should always be accompanied by caution, especially, in matters of health for if we become sick, we will be part of the problem and not of the solution! I loved your work and your humanity portrayed here!