Coronavirus

(I know this is a dark poem, but also factual. If you want a lighter poem, please read the few before this one *that I hope you will visit) Some may say, don’t worry, make light of it As if people may be causing an unnecessary fit Truth is, I’ve watched the info. And numbers climb I’ve also seen repercussions from tick carrying Lyme China shuts down cities, keeping people inside Unable to control it, with no safe place to hide Countries scramble with travel bans, restrictions they cast But, this particular virus hits two body areas and fast San Francisco has already become an unsanitary place Cases have started there, contacts unable to trace A doctor says this is a pandemic, heading to be Preparation is all we can do, with what we see I say this as my compromised health system will kill To face this true fact, takes very strong will I pray for everyone affected by this nightmare Because in a time like this, what is left is prayer Heidi Sands 2/2/20