A Covid Haiku-Octet Poem

Why so many must die?
Disparity…not death’s fault;
Death loves all people…

The truth has its ways,
Be careful how you respond;
Bigotry explodes!

Together…we die,
Together, we live apart;
To gather…denied…

Covid-19 kills,
But it’s not the enemy;
The news reveals…who…

Unvarnished truth…: shines;
Varnished lies reflect no light:
Only the liar…

Let’s not be dismayed,
This crucifixion shall end;
Resurrection comes…

Reading this you live…
Understanding this…you grow;
Ignorance uproots…*

*Grow… x 5
*Grow…5+2
*Grow…7-2
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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