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Killing the Beast

I feel I've had an advantage because I live alone
and a lot of my socializing, lately, is on the phone.
Working from my home has not left me jobless
That's why I feel the need to open up and confess
I'm better off than those burdened with stress 
so I've got no complaints or reasons to bemoan.

It has been an eye-opening experience for me,
not understanding why so many people disagree
about keeping others safe and free from a disease
by the simple task of wearing a mask. So, PLEASE
comply and the world will soon rise from its knees.
Covid is a beast to kill, and it's our responsibility.

I've learned to be self-sufficient. It's come in handy
for now I tweak my recipes by adding a little brandy.
Seriously, no longer do I take anything for granted...
I'm missing family and friends, and I'm disenchanted
by those whose views have become a little slanted,
by pretending everything will be just fine and dandy.

My philosophy about isolation hinges on our attitude.
It's time to work together, and brotherhood renewed.
Humanize your heart and stop placing all the blame
on one thing or another. Many should feel the shame
of mocking the pandemic as an illusion, just a game.
We need to value the worth of life; or we're screwed.



Posted ~ July 30th, 2020
Isolation Philosophy Contest
Sponsor ~ Chantelle Anne Cooke

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Jan Allison Date: 7/30/2020 1:43:00 PM your poem certainly packs a punch Jenna, we need to work together to stop the pandemic in its tracks - our island may be small be we are virus free 70 days - following ppe guidelines washing hands, wearing masks and isolating does make a huge difference - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 7/30/2020 5:53:00 PM Thank you, Jan. I'm glad you live in a safe place. In the U.S., we've had over 150,000 deaths from this beast, and still some people act like it's nothing to worry about. Party on and face the consequences. It's frustrating.

Rico Leffanta Date: 7/30/2020 12:08:00 PM The gospel mongers are missing the tithes and now insist masks won't make any difference if God has your number. Too bad God doesn't have THEIR number! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 7/30/2020 5:51:00 PM God has the number for everyone. Man is not capable of directing his own steps, but many believe they can. Thanks for visiting my writes, Rico.

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/30/2020 10:50:00 AM We'll only kill this beast when everyone pulls together, wearing masks,staying isolated. It worries me that many are giving up and adding fuel to the fire of the beast. One should look at history ie the Spanish flu, I wrote a poem about that and it ended up on a Spanish Virology website. Told my kids to stock up when I saw what was happening, they thought I was raving. Sadly I was right. Well written Jenna, good luck in the contest. Tom Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 7/30/2020 5:44:00 PM Your insight proved to be fruitful, Tom. I'm always glad to see your comments on my writes, and thanks for the spanish flu site. I will definitely visit it. Tom Cunningham Date: 7/30/2020 10:54:00 AM https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_1918_spanish_flu_pandemic_980045

John Gondolf Date: 7/30/2020 10:19:00 AM Truer words were never spoken my friend, I agree with you 99%. I do believe that we will get past this and everything will be just fine but I think the world will be a different place than it was before COVID...a "new normal." Glad you are able to continue your job from home, I still go to the office everyday and every morning I wonder if this will be my day. Like you, I get really angry with those who refuse to wear masks. This is another wonder piece from your pen, Jenna, best of luck. Hugs, J Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 7/30/2020 5:43:00 PM It makes no sense to me not to take every precaution. Thanks for always responding to my poetry, John. Hugs.