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Coronavirus tests are hard to come by Only severe symptoms qualify Many with no symptoms have it too Spreading it around to me and you If everyone is not tested Cases will continue to rise And thousands more will be infected Many will meet their demise Nurses in NY wearing trash bags for protection As they try to avoid the infection With no help from the feds being shown It seems we are all on our own Trump said it would soon disappear "Abra cadabra" he said with a sneer On the horizon things are looking bleak As he continues to make America weak 3-26-2020

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/10/2020 8:48:00 PM

I guess I listen too much to my daughter. She has all kinds of info on the reason behind the virus, and it affected my way of writing for emiles current contest. A pretty dire poem not posted yet.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/9/2020 4:15:00 PM

I did not see this one earlier. Yeah, it seems all is "too little too late" but I still have high hopes things will turn around. We can pray and that's about all we can do. Some are doing great things like sewing masks or giving food for free to the homeless. Admirable people. Not like the elitists who most likely unleashed this virus on the world.

Joseph May
Date: 4/10/2020 11:23:00 AM

We all hope things will turn around Andrea, people are rising to the challenge in making items need for protection etc, Thank you

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 4/1/2020 4:23:00 PM

Well stated and written Joseph. Stay safe. Hugs

Joseph May
Date: 4/1/2020 10:09:00 PM

Thank you Cecilia, stay safe, hugs

Ralph Sergi

Date: 3/31/2020 6:06:00 PM

Great poem, Joseph! you know there is a contest you can enter. Check the poetry contests list.

Joseph May
Date: 4/1/2020 9:11:00 AM

Thanks Ralph, I will check out the contest, but not sure if I will enter.

Modupe Sefunmi

Date: 3/31/2020 5:30:00 AM

This is a lovely poem and it captures the reality on ground. I am in Nigeria and we are struggling to contain the virus spread. With 131 cases and 2 deaths as of today, we know there are many more unconfirmed cases. Three of our states are on total lockdown while some states are on partial lockdown. We pray life goes back to normal soon. Peace.

Joseph May
Date: 3/31/2020 10:23:00 AM

It is hard to contain the virus but lockdowns do work, our testing might get ramped up now that we have a 5 minute test, but it's a struggle everyday, Thank you Modupe, Peace and blessings..

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/29/2020 12:14:00 AM

Yes you are so right, Joseph, here in Australia, we could not believe how Trump tried to downplay the virus, while the rest of the world, were beginning to lock down. Anyhow, the Poetry is excellent, and the message clear.

Joseph May
Date: 3/30/2020 7:16:00 AM

Yes, we couldn't believe it either, he is still bumbling along, Thank you Harry..

Silent One

Date: 3/28/2020 9:54:00 AM

Trump is an idiot... I don't think this will disappear for a year or so...

Joseph May
Date: 3/28/2020 5:12:00 PM

One doctor said it might come back every year, Thanks Silent One...

Eve Roper

Date: 3/27/2020 10:28:00 AM

Joseph, thank you for stating this wonderful piece.. People need to be aware

Joseph May
Date: 3/28/2020 7:59:00 AM

Thank you Eve..

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/27/2020 2:36:00 AM

Very well said, love this!

Joseph May
Date: 3/27/2020 8:25:00 AM

Thank you Arthur..

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/27/2020 1:11:00 AM

Trump seems to have always stumbled over his feet. He doesn't think of what should be said or be prepared, he blurts out things that just are not right and does not talk like a president should, with decorum. Lovely Poem Joseph. Hugs, jenny

Joseph May
Date: 3/27/2020 8:25:00 AM

He shows no decorum at all, At a time like this we need leadership, Thank you Jennifer..

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/26/2020 1:51:00 PM

We are going through hard times right now. So many are affected by this Virus. So many are dying. It is spreading like a wild fire. Many are doing the very best they can, to help. This soon will be over with, how long- no one truly knows. Like magic- yes, it will disappear. I have Faith and I am still praying. My best to you and yours. ~ Brandy

Brandy Nicole
Date: 3/26/2020 3:44:00 PM

You are welcome Joseph. Prayers certainly are needed right now. ~ Brandy

Joseph May
Date: 3/26/2020 3:42:00 PM

We all pray for an end to this, Thank you Brandy

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/26/2020 8:20:00 AM

So true--things are getting worse by the day--well expressed, Joseph.

Joseph May
Date: 3/26/2020 1:33:00 PM

Each day brings more grief, hope there is a treatment soon, Thank you Vijay