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Sheltered In Place

Untested,
     but quarantined!
          Virus
               named "Corona"...
                    lurks. Don't ditch the beer;
                         still drink it! Racing...
                              thoughts do swim...

laps in...
     my mind's pool!
          My shadow...
               silently mocks me.
                    Sheltered in place, scared
                         Could I be positive?
                               Lord...

I can't stop coughing!

               (Yalto)


"Yalto" is a form invented by yours truly
Line 1-15: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5 syllables
Date written: 04/05/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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April 5, 2020 at 2:31 PM
so true for many, as they still aren't getting tests on everyone, only those that are really bad or had known exposure... good write again Edward, you are on a roll... hugs
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April 5, 2020 at 6:16 PM
It's near-impossible for everyone infected to get tested, unfortunately. It keeps spreading like wildfire! Thanks for the visit, Sandra:-)
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