Silent Virus

In the coldness of winter
when a virus hit all around
like the silent snowflakes
they both invade without sound
where one can make you cold
and slowly freeze to death
the other makes you sick
and can take your last breath
with one we dress up 
stay smuggled and warm
with the other we mask up
hoping we do not come to harm.
like the snowflakes that will melt away
we pray this virus will not stay.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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January 5, 2021 at 12:54 PM
It's something we have to take in stride. The Bible tells us those that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like the eagle. I claim that verse for all of us now. God Bless, JB
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December 16, 2020 at 2:51 AM
It can't stay forever Phyllis but until the world's population all agrees to be vaccinated and this happens, Corona will still lurk boldly whereever it wants to strike. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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December 16, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Thanks for your comment and yes the virus will be here for a while. Have a wonderful day. love phyl
Sands Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 2:17 PM
Well written Phyllis. Interesting comparison. I hope you stay well and warm :)
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December 16, 2020 at 9:44 AM
Thanks Heidi. Have a wonderful week. love phyl
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December 13, 2020 at 12:21 PM
- We have to hope for a virus-free new year ... vaccine is already out ... but, I'm a little skeptical ... it develops too fast - Stay healthy, my friend Phyllis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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December 16, 2020 at 9:43 AM
Thanks AnneLise. They started the vaccine here today and like you I am skeptical and feel it was developed to fast. Guess we will see the effects of the first people who get it. Stay healthy as well my friend. love phyl
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December 8, 2020 at 3:21 PM
Hello Phyllis … how are you all going up there now it’s winter. Our summer so far has been like winter. I could not help but read your poem like one of the Christmas poem classics. It’s very good. I trust you are all safe through this covid time as we are - thank you Phyllis - Lindsay
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December 13, 2020 at 8:55 AM
Thanks Lindsay. We are keeping well and glad you are all well. Will be a quite Christmas as we are only allowed 5 people per household. Winter has been mild so far and hope it continues to do so. Will get a note off to you before Christmas. love phyl
Thomas Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 2:14 PM
Yes we do Phyl. There aren't any who cannot identify with this one. Take care Phyl.
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December 5, 2020 at 4:27 PM
Thanks hope all is well with you and your family. Nice to see you here. Have a very Merry Christmas. love phyl
One Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 12:24 PM
Apt way of describing the current pandemic... Let's hope it goes away soon ..
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December 5, 2020 at 4:28 PM
Yes I agree this virus seems to be increasing in our area. Worrisome for sure. Stay well. love phyl
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November 30, 2020 at 11:03 AM
Hello Phyllis Babcock, yes Phyllis, we do wish this dreaded illness would go away. Enjoy your day my friend.
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December 5, 2020 at 4:29 PM
Thanks for your comment Darlene. Yes this virus has all of us worried. Have a nice weekend. love phyl
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