Shirley Hawkins Poet Rhyme

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 July 14, 2020 at 4:17 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 July 15, 2020 at 1:37 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 May 14, 2020 at 3:30 PM Amen my friend. I totally agree. Well thought out and plainly spoken. God Bless and stay well , JB Shirley Hawkins May 14, 2020 at 7:11 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 May 13, 2020 at 2:02 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 May 15, 2020 at 2:12 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 May 13, 2020 at 5:42 AM They don't seem to have a clue..That is the problem.. Great write Shirley.. Shirley Hawkins May 15, 2020 at 2:03 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.