The Lincoln Road

The Lincoln road nearby Walking the hills, near silence and illness No masks, though winter is coming Deadlocks, people forgetting vaccines Even the smartest wander about Stores and movies, dinners and coffees Cars, buses and planes Sidewalks and streets Winter is coming The Lincoln memorial stands nearby And Lincoln's statue stands in the cold Character and force A vaccinated friend suffers after 3 shots Yet still is at home and ill Illness and fatigue Parks, lights and trees What will December bring