Dr Fauci

Dr. Fauci,* never grouchy,
Seems to tell it like it is.
When we need a Covid answer,
The advice I’d want is his.

When our POTUS** gives us notice,
It is simply not worth heeding
For it’s either flat-out wrong
Or likely otherwise misleading.

So much news from different views
Is surely bound to be confusing.
When folks follow made-up “facts,”
The truth is all of us are losing.

*director of the National Institute of
Allergies and Infectious Diseases
**President of the United States
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Krutsinger Avatar
May 16, 2020 at 7:01 AM
Come on now. Who knows more? A graduate of Rump University or a licensed doctor? Put on your thinking cap please.
Manassian Avatar
May 14, 2020 at 9:34 PM
I admire him too, dear. Splendid write
Watt Avatar
May 14, 2020 at 3:39 PM
Fun rhymes, Ilene! You'll have lots of COVID-19 poems to sift through when you write your autobiography!
Wolf Avatar
May 13, 2020 at 4:18 PM
Methinks Fauci's voice is turning grouchy. Maybe it's my ears... ~ Gershon
Amadore Avatar
May 13, 2020 at 12:36 PM
Pithy and true, Ilene. Sadly, neither "truth" nor "science" are important to the current POTUS.....
Rigoler Avatar
May 13, 2020 at 8:14 AM
My abscence is thanks to a computer problem I hope to resolve soon. I can read others posts but can't submit mine? Absurd as Trump's views and opinions are about Covid-19 I actually find them amusing and a gauge to his increasing incompetence and numbness to the suffering he's causing to thousands! / M
Lane Avatar
May 13, 2020 at 5:03 AM
While visiting the old neighborhood, I thought I'd say hi and let you know I share the thoughts you've written. While I respect the office, I cannot respect the one who sits in the seat. I hope you're well, Ilene.
Leffanta Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 7:16 PM
Thank you for so eloquently scribing the thoughts of MILLIONS! Aloha! Rico
Allison Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 5:29 PM
oh you are so wise so witty, and you definitely can';t trust a word that comes out of trumptys mouth that's for sure!:-) hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 5:25 PM
Your lucky Ilene to have someone with knowledge, I'm afraid the UK doesn't have that luxury. They seem to make things up as they go along, we're guided by the science they say ( not common sense) Tom
Krutsinger Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 5:02 PM
"When folks follow made-up “facts,” The truth is all of us are losing." - so true!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 12, 2020 at 4:04 PM
Your sharp eloquence strikes again! xomo
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