Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

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 January 17, 2021 at 1:08 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 January 15, 2021 at 1:52 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 January 13, 2021 at 1:28 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 January 13, 2021 at 11:10 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 January 13, 2021 at 1:42 AM Getting on in years has its perks I suppose, the only downside is aches and pains. Tom

Gershon Wolf January 12, 2021 at 8:05 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 January 12, 2021 at 5:58 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 January 12, 2021 at 3:41 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