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The Other Virus

There are two main problems In this troubled world today One is the pandemic That refuses to go away. The reason why this virus decided to stay Is because the powers that be Are determined to have their way In handling this situation They don't seem to have a clue. Passing the buck to each other Is all they seem to do They take no responsibility For the action, they are taking Nearly every move they make Is disaster in the making Meanwhile this lethal virus Is multiplying fast Wondering I think How much longer it can last When will the dimwits Come to their senses And forget about the power And start building fences

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/14/2020 4:17:00 AM

"forgetting about the power" would be a great start, but "building fences" even a better start. Shirley for President is what I say.

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 7/15/2020 1:37:00 AM

Still smiling, Caren, I know I'm too ignorant for that position. And the responsibility would worry me to death. Plus I too am losing my marbles... And have no wish to have power over anyone... Not the best of resume. but then..... lol

Judy Ball

Date: 5/14/2020 3:30:00 PM

Amen my friend. I totally agree. Well thought out and plainly spoken. God Bless and stay well , JB

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 5/14/2020 7:11:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comment. When will we stop putting the emphasis on the word me and practicing the word us a little more Take care... Shirley

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/13/2020 2:02:00 PM

What no government seems to understand is that it is a pandemic, so they can NOT put people back to work in positions and businesses which no longer exist! Someone should be bright enough to plan how their people can earn a living working at home! Aloha! Rico

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 5/15/2020 2:12:00 AM

I am an uneducated old woman and understand very well what you are saying Rico ... I think it's called common sense ......

Jenish Somadas

Date: 5/13/2020 5:42:00 AM

They don't seem to have a clue..That is the problem.. Great write Shirley..

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 5/15/2020 2:03:00 AM

A problem indeed. I find it incomprehensible that nobody in the government has spoken up to protest about this state of affairs that will put many more lives at risk if it is not addressed in a more realistic manner. I do not understand how any of them managed to obtain the positions they have in the first place. And I don't think that is because I am in my dotage. Thank you Jenish for your welcome reply.