Reeling In the Years

I am reeling in the years
I have Ringing in my ears 
While you gather up your tears
I have dry eyes, as do my peers

The weekly check in at the Drs.
didnt turn out as I planned
The things he said I have,
 I cant even understand

I spent a lot of money
And I spent a lot of time
Left with false positives 
All on my own dam dime 

The price of insurance 
 a federal crime 
The things they think important 
I cant  understand
Oh but I Love my precious homeland

 I am reeling in the years
I have ringing in my ears
While you gather up tears
I am faced with CoVid fears 
But I cant even cry
due to this gosh darn dry eye

Is this my last summer
Am I fading fast
What to grab unto
Will my toilet paper last?

The box on the wall 
is full of a screaming cast
Politicals, Scientists, Zealots 
Are all talking quite fast 
Am I going to be part of the past?

I honestly wouldn't know a diamond
 if I held it in my hand
But I see many brave people
 across this vast land
To them, I say Thankyou , You are 
What makes this land Grand.
May God keep you as you make your stand

P.S. Although my tears dont always flow
There's a large well in thier corners that swell 
I just thought you should know.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 4/17/2020 6:36:00 PM
Hello Donna … this virus is one enemy all humanity is retreating from. I found your poem to be amusing with frustration that blends with these worrying times - thank you Donna - Lindsay
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Donna Roberts
Date: 4/17/2020 8:08:00 PM
Thank you, stay well.
Date: 4/2/2020 4:47:00 PM
Excellent write
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Donna Roberts
Date: 4/2/2020 8:11:00 PM
Thank you Mr.? Wolves
Date: 3/31/2020 7:26:00 AM
A very serious but at the same time amusing poem with profound undertones dearest, Donna! Take good care of yourself, Blessings!
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Date: 3/31/2020 8:07:00 AM
Thankyou You as well Its becoming nearly impossible
Date: 3/30/2020 10:00:00 PM
Donna I enjoyed this poem from start to finish. Well penned.
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