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Social Distancing During a Pandemic Or Get Behind the Orange Line

No I'm not kidding , believe what I say. Step behind the orange line and behind it you stay. Yes, I'll scan your items from six feet away but stay behind the orange line until its time to pay. It's not rocket science, there's a pandemic, its real. You may not believe it , but respect how we feel. Stay six feet back and yes its a big deal. We say it continuously , our mantra , our spiel. Some of you get it and some are just dense. Some get indignant and really take offense. But the lines and the barriers to us just make sense. When you get too close can't you see that we're tense. Those lines were put there for a reason you see and it might stay this way for one season or three. So listen , dear customer, listen to me. Get behind the orange line or no sale will there be. 26/04/2020

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Date: 9/6/2020 11:26:00 AM
Francine, I thought I did not want to hear one more word about this pandemic, but your title drew me in. I love your poem! A favorite for sure. The rhyme and a tad bit of humor made it perfect. Blessings, Susan Maree
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Date: 9/1/2020 5:26:00 PM
Francine check out the James Corbett report on YouTube, richiefromboston 2, Celeste Solum on YouTube and start doing research on the truth behind what is going on. I have written about it. Good luck...
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Date: 8/29/2020 2:00:00 AM
Aside from spot on topic, meter makes your poem very enjoyable to read. Francine, you expressed distancing situation with a nice balance between intensity and matter of fact casual. The mono verse thyme ties this message together. A globally approachable poem, packaged absolutely professionally.
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Date: 8/26/2020 7:53:00 PM
I wonder what you would have thought back in April when you wrote this that there would still be orange lines in late August with no sign of abating? I thought for sure it would all be over by June. Oy vey.
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Date: 4/27/2020 4:11:00 PM
well said, francine! some people just do not take this seriously and it's just unbelievable to me...
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Date: 4/27/2020 1:27:00 PM
If only you could! A poll published today reports that 56% of respondents believe profit and/or civil liberties are of greater value than the life of a loved one, so you better make sure they toe the line! Aloha! Rico
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