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The Corona Virus

We look at the press to inspire us
There's news of the corona virus
Folk are coughing and sneezing
On their death bed they’re wheezing
To find a quick cure is desirous!

3/5/20

Copyright © Jan Allison | Year Posted 2020

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Constance La France Date: 3/13/2020 9:11:00 PM 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 Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/12/2020 5:51:00 AM 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! Login to Reply

Lindsay Laurie Date: 3/9/2020 6:10:00 PM 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 Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 3/8/2020 10:22:00 PM Love that last line, my friend: The faster the better for the cure... Seems the news gets worse every day. Thanks, Jan! :) gw Login to Reply

Gail Debole Date: 3/8/2020 7:14:00 AM 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 Login to Reply

Cecilia Macfarlane Date: 3/7/2020 3:39:00 PM Terrific write Jan. You rock. Hugs Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 3/7/2020 1:35:00 PM 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 Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 3/7/2020 11:35:00 AM Yes! It is in our county 2 dead so far. Login to Reply

Mark Koplin Date: 3/7/2020 7:45:00 AM They will knock this one out, just like all the rest. Great Poem Jan! Remember to wash your hands often with hot soapy water. Login to Reply

Eileen Manassian Date: 3/7/2020 3:56:00 AM 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 Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/6/2020 5:36:00 PM 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. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/6/2020 5:36:00 PM soupmail Login to Reply

Michelle Faulkner Date: 3/6/2020 4:17:00 PM Impressive rhyming, I couldn't think of anything for 'virus', and may there be a cure or treatment soon! Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 3/6/2020 2:59:00 PM 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 Login to Reply Eve Roper Date: 3/7/2020 11:37:00 AM Hello, Linda, no time no see... Glad to see you girl

Rico Leffanta Date: 3/6/2020 1:17:00 PM Well said, Jan, but if you are looking for laughs, try reading some of Trump's comments about the coronavirus! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply

Alexis Y. Date: 3/6/2020 10:08:00 AM Hi Jan, I hope the cure comes soon! Good limerick by the way. Have a good day and weekend-Alexis Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/6/2020 8:10:00 AM Yes...hope the cure comes quick! Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/6/2020 3:46:00 AM - 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 :) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/6/2020 3:50:00 AM You have got it in one, an internet pal said her friend's daughter was going to Italy at the weekend, it beggars belief anyone would go to an area where the virus is rampant:-( hugs jan xx

Quoth Theraven Date: 3/5/2020 10:33:00 PM Jan, Stay safe until the poem's end be done. -Richard Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/6/2020 3:49:00 AM It is not on our little Island yet, but it is on its way for sure:-( hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger Date: 3/5/2020 7:55:00 PM This is certainly marking a time in history - namely now. Good job. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/6/2020 3:48:00 AM Thanks Caren:-( hugs Jan xx

Joseph May Date: 3/5/2020 7:51:00 PM We definitely desire a cure for this deadly virus.. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/6/2020 3:48:00 AM There are many theories going round Joseph:-( It is only time before we get cases on our Island:-( hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer Date: 3/5/2020 5:55:00 PM clever rhyming, jan! that's all people are talking about here (well, a little bit about the democratic candidates as well...) Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/5/2020 6:00:00 PM It is dominating the press at the moment, I dont think it will be long before we get our first case:-( hugs Jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/5/2020 5:18:00 PM 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. Login to Reply Jan Allison Date: 3/5/2020 6:00:00 PM Thanks Darlene:-) we don't have it on our Island ... yet but it wont belong before it arrives:-( hugs Jan xx