Kim Rodrigues Poet Didactic

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This is speaking to my fellow Americans. Love ya all!

Lockdown

imprisoned in one’s own home —
              fear of the masses’ mind

           the old stretch out to the skies —
passing sweeter clouds as they pass on

 as the young adults squeeze on
masks, their disguise, sore afraid

           they coat themselves in gel —
head to foot disease, not one sneeze

one thinks, or rather surrenders to skittish instinct:
       — don’t look their way, don’t touch their hand

                      watch out for the industrial strength keg
of Lysol spray, right in your eyes...aimed at your heart

I’ve seen better ways amidst the pews, the chosen few
   — who continue to love inside and outside the doors

Hey, you — wash hands, yes do. Suds them up, rinse
         for at least twenty seconds. Yessiree, stay home

                if you’re sick. be conscientious...heck, be conscious!
stay off cruises for now. don’t gather in claustrophobic crowds

  now i know someone is thinking about the sanctimonious one
— surely some in the masses love their fellow man just like me

i hope you ALL do. no one wants to feel like a leper,
      get murder threats, feel isolated by mankind —

it could be you, so be kind…be kind...be kind!
                                            — please be kind

3/10/2020

*My daughter witnessed an ugly scene at work yesterday.
I pray my lovely poet community loves their community!

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Darlene De Beaulieu March 10, 2020 at 6:46 PM Hello Kim,yes Italy and Spain as well. It is not safe to travel. Cruise ships cancellations. I do not blame them. Some people died from this illness. It is scary. Have a nice evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu March 11, 2020 at 8:26 AM Hello Kim, you are welcome. Have a nice day my friend. Hugs.Darlene Kim Rodrigues March 10, 2020 at 9:30 PM Thank you, Darlene.

Paul Callus March 10, 2020 at 10:05 AM It’s understandable that people would be frightened of Coronavirus, but some are taking it too far, as your final lines suggest, Kim! Time to be calm, reasonable ...and kind. Regards // paul Kim Rodrigues March 10, 2020 at 10:32 AM Yes, we all feel a little afraid...if not for ourselves, for those in vulnerable conditions. Yet we must not be overcome by fear. Now some countries have it worse so that is not my audience. <3 Kim