Heroes and Zeros

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Among mankind's best—
Brave, courageous
Heroes who do no harm
Assuaging our fear
With fellow feeling and care
Amidst viral strains' stealthy swarm

Among mankind's worst—
Mean, dastardly
Zeros who do know harm
Stoking pandemic fear
Scamming an unsuspecting ear
With a smiling swindler's charm

Heroes and Zeros
Best and worst of mankind—
What a dichotomy!
We'll keep hoping instead
For a bright future ahead
Daily coping with anxiety




4/12/2020

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Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 10/16/2020 7:09:00 PM

What can I say, you nail it each time.

Mark Toney
Date: 10/18/2020 1:18:00 PM

That is kind of you to say, Barbara. ~Mark

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/18/2020 7:20:00 PM

I like how arranged this so the same words have different meanings, depending on the context, especially like 'no harm/know harm' - it is a sad truth that we must be on guard against swindlers with superficial smiles-

Mark Toney
Date: 4/18/2020 9:54:00 PM

Michelle, a sad truth indeed, Zeros preying on unsuspecting victims during this most stressful time. I'm pleased that you picked up on the same sounding words with different meanings. You have always been so observant! Best wishes to you and yours. Stay safe! ~Mark

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/12/2020 10:42:00 PM

I agree with your poem's sentiments wholeheartedly, Mark. Lovely poem!

Mark Toney
Date: 4/12/2020 11:09:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn. Stay safe! ~Mark