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Advantageous

It is sometimes advantageous To be getting on in years, For it qualifies you to be Vaccinated, it appears. The flip side, though, is obvious – The experts all have said That the older folk with Covid Will more often end up dead. The conclusion, then – in some respects It’s better to be young. Though you can’t get the vaccine, The fearful you won’t be among.

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/17/2021 1:08:00 PM

I just read what Maurice wrote. I got deathly sick after a flu shot 8 years ago but I still want this one. For I feel this virus could make me “end up dead.”

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/15/2021 1:52:00 AM

I'm worried about possible side effects of the vaccine. Some years ago I got flu shot and came down with side effects, so didn't get the shot for a few years. This year I did. So far no side effects. Even with the best of human intentions there's always the ugly "unknown." / Maurice

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/13/2021 1:28:00 PM

I hope you don't have trouble getting the vaccine, Ilene. Distribution is poor where I live and seniors are waiting on outdoor lines (with no port-a-potties) for more than 24 hours. I admire the dark humor in this poem! Hugs, Carolyn

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/13/2021 11:10:00 AM

Israel have already vaccinated 70% of their seniors - the fastest distribution in the world! A Six-Day War against COVID-19! Bring it on! Aloha! Rico

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/13/2021 1:42:00 AM

Getting on in years has its perks I suppose, the only downside is aches and pains. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/12/2021 8:05:00 PM

Oh, c'mon, ilene! (As Biden would say. lol). It's soooo much better to be old! We're like fine wine! --- until we turn to vinegar, anyway. lol. ~ Getting better, not older

Robert Pettit

Date: 1/12/2021 5:58:00 PM

I have been out of work for about a month due to something else: shingles. I am right-handed, and my right arm has been practically useless. That's the other thing I have to worry about besides covid-19. Great write as usual, Ilene.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/12/2021 3:41:00 PM

I am waiting to see what happens on the \Island now they are rolling out the vaccination process over here starting with the medics, carers and those in care homes.. then on to the over 80's in the community. will be many months before I am eligible not sure if i want it anyway... need to know more about the long term side effects first:-( hugs jan xx