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Rispetto
The rispetto lyric is generally composed of (two quatrains), eight hendecasyllabic (11-syllable) lines. Early on the rhyme scheme was usually abababcc , but ababccdd is now more prominent.

The reactions of people angry and scared says society's teetering on the brink. When stubbornness and stupidity are shared, the delta-variant is their common link. Politics fueled a pandemic with hate and subsequently sealed their supporter's fate. Donning a mask and taking the vaccine shot is how we will beat covid, like it or not. (Rispetto) 7/30/2021

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L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/30/2021 1:38:00 PM

Yes, indeed, Emile. Thanks for getting out this message here. Enjoyed your rispetto.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/30/2021 8:21:00 PM

I don't either, Emile. It has been clearly demonstrated that both have had an adverse effect on the virus, so I'd think everyone would rush to get the vaccine and wear the mask. If we have another surge, the unvaccinated will be the first to complain, I'll bet.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/30/2021 1:48:00 PM

Thanks, Milt, I just don't understand the resistance to either the mask or the vaccine, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.