Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

Hysterical Blindness

It continues to befuddle my inquisitive mind
why many of you have attacked and maligned
vaccines, and have decided to become aligned
with other naysayers. Are you physically blind?

It's not amusing when false dogma spreads terror
Your claims are outrageous and uttered in error
Open your eyes to the truth, and be a torchbearer
instead of creating hysteria as a rankled despairer.

I'm not suggesting you wear rose-colored shades,
but stop throwing darts at hearts and live grenades
at those fighting for the right cause in the crusades.
Life or death is not a game to play like charades.

I wonder how you'd feel if one you loved had died
for refusing to allow a needle to pierce their hide.
Would you admit your theories had been cockeyed
or pig-headedly insist, "Vaccinations are unjustified."

Remove the cloth binding your eyes. Set yourself free
of lies sweetened with rhetoric, so we all might be
safer in a world that's not destined for its apogee.
Listen, if you refuse to see. Please consider this plea.



October 5, 2021
This or That, Vol 7 Contest - Hysterical Blindness
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Ann Peck October 10, 2021 at 4:13 PM Excellent poem saying truths that need to be said!Congratulations on your win!

Christuraj Alex October 9, 2021 at 10:17 PM "Life or death is not a game to play like charades." Beautifully said. Great Writing! Congratulations!

Brian Sambourne October 9, 2021 at 7:24 PM A strong, assertive write, Jenna, that doesn't compromise its principled premise to those blind to scientific evidence. Congratulations on this superb poem! Brian

Vijay Pandit October 9, 2021 at 11:38 AM Always a treat to read your poems, Jenna. I agree with the essence of your poem. It's a shame that otherwise smart people appear to doubt science and some even feign ignorance. You always write winning poems--this one no exception. Congrats on your podium win.

Regina Mcintosh October 9, 2021 at 10:24 AM Wonderful writing and SO TRUE. Love it. God bless you. Love, Gina

Sotto Poet October 9, 2021 at 10:08 AM Jenna, you have done an excellent job and deserve to be congratulated on your contest victory with your inspiring poem.

Edward Ibeh October 9, 2021 at 8:54 AM Congratulations on your win in my contest with this phenomenal piece, Jenna:-) Peace and love. Jenna Logan October 9, 2021 at 9:11 AM Thank you for honoring this poem with a placement in your contest, Edward. I appreciate that.

Mark Koplin October 8, 2021 at 8:16 AM I think your message is spot on. I didn't want it at first but I am glad I chose to listen to facts and not the fiction. Great write Jenna!! Jenna Logan October 8, 2021 at 8:37 AM Thanks, Mark. I received a booster yesterday. Just a slightly sore arm.

Mike Gentile October 5, 2021 at 10:00 AM Science should not be politicized !! Well done Jenna xxoo Jenna Logan October 5, 2021 at 10:15 AM Agreed, Mike. Thanks for the visit and comments.

L Milton Hankins October 5, 2021 at 8:07 AM Right on-target, Jenna. I cannot understand why anyone would resist a vaccination that would save their life and the lives of those around them. Jenna Logan October 5, 2021 at 10:15 AM Nor can I, Milt. Thanks for supporting my thoughts.

Victor Buhagiar October 5, 2021 at 7:38 AM Too late to complain. I had two complimenting vaccines and I think soon I'll be told to take a booster. Jenna Logan October 5, 2021 at 10:14 AM I'm ready for my booster. Thanks, Victor.

Tom Cunningham October 5, 2021 at 6:53 AM Many staunch opposers to the vaccine have died and their last words were I wish I'd had the shot sadly too late. Well written Jenna. Tom Jenna Logan October 5, 2021 at 7:02 AM Thanks for your thoughts, Tom. I cannot fathom the reason for their opposition when facts prove them wrong.