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Edge of Life's Cliff

Coronavirus, here to stay; 
             Rather unfortunate to say.
Lives have changed; things aren't the same.
        Crowding of hospitals, a shame.
         Complacency, life on the edge;
          Flirting with disaster on ledge.
          We're close to falling off a cliff
        After withstanding hardship's biff.

        Oh, when will this pandemic end?
     Masks now drive me around the bend;
              Quite the necessary evil!
         Omicron surge cause upheaval.
      Setbacks after progress does stink.
       Ship of state teeters on the brink;
       Soon, millions of lives will be lost,
          Vaccinate and avoid the cost!



C-Form - Couplet Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Theme chosen: Cliff
Syllables checked at HMS
Date written: 01/17/2022

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Constance La France Date: 1/30/2022 3:57:00 PM Edward, a very important write considering the state of the world, I hate wearing the masks as in this cold climate of Canada my glasses fog up, but know the importance. In Canada we must have a vaccine passport to go almost everywhere. Wonderful write, it would have for sure placed in my contest with a correct title ~Constance Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 2/1/2022 5:56:00 AM Thank you, Constance:-) You speak for all humanity! Masks are annoying no matter the climate. When this pandemic ends I don't think I'll ever touch or even look at a mask again, lol.

Jessica Thompson Date: 1/19/2022 1:03:00 PM Nice write most deff. I too wish this pandemic would end! Have a good one and stay safe :) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/20/2022 7:11:00 AM Thank you, Jessica:-) I hear ya. Enough is enough!

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/17/2022 5:17:00 AM This pandemic is relentless--and perhaps here to stay--just as you describe. There are those who heed the warnings, and those who don't. I hear your message my friend. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/17/2022 5:22:00 AM Unfortunately, it's looking like it will stick around just like the flu, Vijay:-( I hope I'm wrong, though. Thanks for dropping by as always, my friend.