The Corona Virus

Jan, great poem, things are getting pretty nasty here in Ottawa, Canada, even our Prime Minister and his wife are on a 14 day isolation In my city most schools are closed and libraries and all big events of over 250 people are cancelled, they cancelled the St. Patrick parade, so sad and people are stocking up on t.paper of all things and some churches are closed too _Constance

Our children are terrified at school - many parents have stirred them up royally. I do not know what to think after Boston and Chicago cancelled their St Patrick's Day parades!

Hello Jan ... certainly causing some panic around the world. Seems to be new viruses popping up every couple of years. Your limerick gives hope not gloom - thanks Jan - Lindsay

Love that last line, my friend: The faster the better for the cure... Seems the news gets worse every day. Thanks, Jan! :) gw

JAN - Thanks for sharing this relevant write. Hopefully this new crisis falls by the wayside after enough research is completed. - Have a good day, Gail

Terrific write Jan. You rock. Hugs

For sure Jan. Some are a bit paranoid. The news said to cough into your elbow then also said bump elbows to greet instead of shaking hands or high five. It is a bit ridiculous. I say bowing is the best. I liked your Limerick. It is so sad the effect this virus is having. I have cause to celebrate tho, my preemie granddaughter Cosette now weighs three pounds as of yesterday. She is two weeks old today! Thank you for your prayers my friend. xxoo

Yes! It is in our county 2 dead so far.

They will knock this one out, just like all the rest. Great Poem Jan! Remember to wash your hands often with hot soapy water.

Oh Jan... you are the one to bring the humorous out from the frightening. It's come to Beirut. Uni is closed. Heaven help us all. Hugs

i like this. it's VERY relevent!! haha People are going nuts here, Jan. They can't keep the grocery store shelves stocked over here,. So ridiculous.

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Impressive rhyming, I couldn't think of anything for 'virus', and may there be a cure or treatment soon!

The best thing about poetry is, we can find poetry in everything. Jan, you seem to still be awesome as I last remember last. You can still write about any topic. This is one subject, I find in every detail of the day. I look at the screen it's there, media it's there, coughing, touching, hugging, how about just looking. Dang, it came a long way, now it's here in H.Town. Fearmongering is worse than the virus. Enjoyed your write. Linda

Well said, Jan, but if you are looking for laughs, try reading some of Trump's comments about the coronavirus! Aloha! Rico

Hi Jan, I hope the cure comes soon! Good limerick by the way. Have a good day and weekend-Alexis

Yes...hope the cure comes quick!

- A scary virus, Jan ... but, we humans are still traveling ... to countries we do not know ... it will "burn" like fire in dry grass ... and everyone knows how contagious it is - Well written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan, Stay safe until the poem's end be done. -Richard

This is certainly marking a time in history - namely now. Good job.

We definitely desire a cure for this deadly virus..

The news never inspires this poet. You...inspire this Poet. Thousands die of flu each year.. Imagine the population of the USA! There are not thousands dying~ but the dopes in the media act like Nostradamus. There is NO remedy for the flu and no cure.It has been around for 100 years in different forms. Viruses change forms. Good luck, Jan...Panagiota.xx

clever rhyming, jan! that's all people are talking about here (well, a little bit about the democratic candidates as well...)

Hello Jan,someone should come up with a remedy for this illness. Then find the cure for it. Some cases here in Canada. Have a nice evening my friend.