The Jab

The Jab I am somewhat disenchanted by what I’ve seen and read Antivaxxers believe the lie that soon the vaccinated will be dead That our leaders are out to get us, dictating what we need and will decrease the population by deciding how we breed I’ve heard more twisted theories in my time upon this rock made so much worse with rumors on you tube and tic tok I pray that common sense will soon take hold of every friend Covid 19 is NOT just another virus. Don’t let it be your end Remember mumps, measles, tetanus and whooping cough They were cured by science, not a de wormer in a trough Think of polio, rubella, diphtheria, hepatitis B and A Thanks to vaccinations, these diseases were kept at bay This world is full of deadly germs, we make perfect hosts Please listen to the doctors instead of any ill-informed posts Life is short, so show respect for the time you’ve got Think of others, not just yourself. Now go and get your shot!

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Spirit Cook

Date: 7/6/2022 9:16:00 PM

"Think of others, not just yourself" As someone who is immunocompromised, I am forced to be house bound until 'sheeple' stop listening to the "twisted theories" on social media. Mark, you hold back no punches on this topic. But I can also hear your worry in the words. Nice balance.

Karen Jones

Date: 10/16/2021 6:07:00 PM

So well put together and a great public service announcement. Congrats on potw.

Eve Roper

Date: 10/10/2021 6:50:00 PM

Great wisdom, Mark, congratulations on POTW.

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 7:16:00 PM

Thank you so much Eve! Have a good evening.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/10/2021 4:13:00 PM

Congratulations on poem the week Mark. Had my two vaccinations and a booster, still alive and well… Belle

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:31:00 PM

Thanks Belle! I’m just waiting for my wife to tell me when I need the booster. I’d be dead already if weren’t for her.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/10/2021 3:19:00 PM

dropping back with many congrats on pOTW should be POTyear for me!:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:29:00 PM

Thanks Jan!:)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/10/2021 4:31:00 PM

I’m glad she is recovering.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/10/2021 12:03:00 PM

So well expressed and worthy of POTW. I’m hoping they come up with a vaccine that will inoculate people from Stupidity. There is definitely a lot of people that could benefit from such a vaccine.

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:29:00 PM

Lol, I’ve been waiting for that one for years. Thanks Richard!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/10/2021 3:18:00 PM

oh what a thought Rick, mum has just recovered from covid, if she'd not been double jabbed the outcome could have been so much worse xx

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 10/10/2021 8:16:00 AM

Well said! Wish this would be read by many. A powerful write. Every line hard hitting truth. Congratulations on your well deserved Potw. Enjoy the honour and week

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:28:00 PM

Thanks Rama, I wish everyone was just safe from this so we could all move forward.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/10/2021 8:10:00 AM

Great message, Mark! You have my vote! Congrats on POTW

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:27:00 PM

Thank you so much!

Constance La France

Date: 10/10/2021 6:28:00 AM

Mark, wonderful! The unvaccinated claim it is their right to not get the jab, but care little about infecting the innocents, like children and elderly, and anyone really leading to their deaths. Not sure about USA but in Canada if a person does not have 2 jabs they can forget ever going to a restaurant, a movie, a concert, getting on a plane. Having a job, ever crossing over the Canadian border. Congratulations on receiving a well deserved POEM OF THE WEEK ~peace and tranquility ~ Constance

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:35:00 AM

I wish everyone would just listen to facts and science and do this on their own. There are no mandates here yet but they are trying. I believe in free will, but I also believe in common sense. Thank you so much Constance!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 10/10/2021 5:57:00 AM

Well said Mark, congratulations on POTW!

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:33:00 AM

Thanks Tania, have a great day my friend!

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/10/2021 3:48:00 AM

A worthwhile message now presented as potw!

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:32:00 AM

Thanks Jenna, I appreciate your support!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/10/2021 1:50:00 AM

Back with congratulations Mark on POTW, enjoy your weekend and the honour. Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:32:00 AM

Thank you Tom, this one kind of blows my mind. Enjoy the day my friend!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/6/2021 8:20:00 PM

Poetry and Intelligence, 2 for the price of one as far as I am concerned, great write!

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/10/2021 6:31:00 AM

Thanks Art, I appreciate that.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/6/2021 12:50:00 PM

Hi Mark, Whether a person is for or against the shot, states are making it mandatory for folk to get vaccinated to work or attend school. You penned a good write. Have a great day-Alexis

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/6/2021 2:09:00 PM

There are countries that don’t even have it available which is sad. I don’t think the government should force us but I think we should do it on our own before it’s too late

Jan Allison

Date: 10/6/2021 6:40:00 AM

so well said Mark and i KNOW the outcome for my elderly mum would have been much worse if she hadn't had the jab - can finally go back to visiting her now, seen so much scare mongering from the anti vaxxers, some of their claims beggar belief. hugs jan xx

Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/6/2021 8:22:00 PM

I know what you have been going through Jan, is difficult in the best of times, never mind people undermining the lives and safety of others. Now Mark that's a wonderful idea!!!!

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/6/2021 8:06:00 AM

Maybe if these people tried recording themselves saying this nonsense and then listened to themselves, I just hope more people see the truth before it’s too late. I’m glad your mum survived it

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 10/5/2021 8:45:00 PM

Hello Mark ... down here, antivaxxers are pleading for the shot as they are about to be connected to life support. You're so right in your poem. This is a virus that will not go away - thanks Mark - Lindsay

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/6/2021 4:31:00 AM

Unfortunately it's going to be too late for a lot of people. I’m sorry things are getting so bad there. I hope you are doing well.

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/5/2021 1:27:00 PM

Nice allegorical writing style Mark, to get an empirical message across, the Covid situation is so black and white, the jab saves lives, the needs of the many, are greater than the reservations and in some cases twisted logic of the few, cheers David

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/5/2021 3:26:00 PM

I think people are just believing all of the rumors and lies that are being spread on social media. It’s as simple as talking to your doctor. Your doctor has been taking care of your needs so listen. Thanks for the visit brother!

John Lawless

Date: 10/5/2021 7:50:00 AM

Poetically speaking this had some very ingenious rhymes. Politically it seems to be a topical application of facts that are easily diluted.

John Lawless
Date: 10/10/2021 5:13:00 AM

Milt, I believe Chetta was commenting on the reply that Mark made and subsequently deleted.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/6/2021 8:08:00 PM

Chetta - I'm thinking that Mark writes with a high degree of intelligence, commonsense, and good science. I don't see anything at all "rude and intolerant" in his poem. Don't be a smuck...get stuck!!!

Chetta Achara
Date: 10/5/2021 9:04:00 AM

Wow Mark Koplin how rude and intolerant of YOU...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/5/2021 7:08:00 AM

Good advice. We here in our household got the two shots when their effectiveness began to wane we(all three) got sick with the malady. It was not fun and the only reason we survived was that we had the vaccinations. We did not end up in the hospital. There were two people we know who had not gotten the vaccinations and they got sick about the same time as us and they are dead. Sara

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/5/2021 8:46:00 AM

I’m so sorry to hear about your friends, I am glad that you are ok. People don’t realize that the vaccine isn’t a guarantee that you won’t get it. But it will give you a much better chance of survival. Thanks Sara!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/5/2021 7:26:00 AM

Oh my, Sara. How wise you were to accept the vaccine. I'm glad everyone in your household are well.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/5/2021 6:46:00 AM

Not to mention the trackers in the vaccine so big brother knows what you're up to. Unbelievable and yet many believe this crap. Well said Mark, conspiracy theorists have a lot to answer for. Tom

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/5/2021 8:43:00 AM

Unfortunately there are a lot of sheep out there who believe everything on social media. Thanks Tom I appreciate your support!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/5/2021 7:25:00 AM

We're on the same page, Sir Thomas of Merit

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/5/2021 6:48:00 AM

PS, im going to use potd software to steer it for tomorrow.

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/5/2021 6:39:00 AM

lol Mark at the line about a de wormer. Your message is succinct and delivered with the boldness necessary to open eyes. I will fave your poem in hopes it will be read by many.

Mark Koplin
Date: 10/5/2021 8:42:00 AM

Thanks Jenna, it is sure to draw in some hornets. Thanks for the fav I appreciate your support my friend.