Spread 'Em Joy Not Omicron

Media mush call Omicron "mild"
But its victims are not so beguiled
An hospital bed
Puts them in the red
And spoils Christmas for many a child!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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George Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 9:47 PM
So sad.... Omicron seems to spoil Christmas and New Year fun....! Hope and pray we will be spared !
Leffanta Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 10:14 AM
And that Rudolph doesn't have it!
Allison Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 4:08 PM
Sadly folk are still dying from this mild variant:-( hugs Jan xx
Leffanta Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 10:13 AM
And everyone loves a "mild" death, right?
Bauer Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM
yeah, i'm very nervous about getting this new variant and i don't care how "mild" it's supposed to be. i'm ready for a break from this whole thing! well said, rico...
Leffanta Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 10:14 AM
It appears the whole nation is ready for a break right when they should be battening down the hatches . . . .
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 12:29 PM
Hello Rico, yes that is true. Christmas shuld be joy for everyone. When people are sick, they have no joy to celebrate Christmas. Merry Christmas my friend.
Rose  Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM
I agree lets spread the joy and may God spread the healing touch :)
Leffanta Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 10:16 AM
But just getting His attention seems to be the problem . . . .
Koplin Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 11:31 AM
How we doing Rico! Great limerick my friend! I’ve got all three of my jabs and never got sick. Happy holidays!
Leffanta Avatar
December 23, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Now you can take the pill for only $530!!!!! Mele Kalikimka!
Cunningham Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 10:32 AM
Well I've had three jabs and got some Irish whisky as my fourth booster lol. Merry Christmas to you Rico. Tom
Leffanta Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Good to know you are off the meds and on to the good stuff! I hope my Courvoisier does not become Cover-slay! Nadolig Llawen! Aloha!
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