They Call Out One By One
They call out, one by one
This one’s got it, then the other
You just keep going and hope the day soon comes
When the whispering of names is done
We try to social distance, a mask we’re given but no cape
Even all the work places are measured out with tape
Work says all be careful where you go and keep safe in your mind
But who can say where the others go when they’re out on their own time
You don’t step foot in anyplace except to get essentials
Then you find who’s positive is the guy in the next cubicle
You tell the others keep your distance and breathe the other way
But then you see them walking the halls without their mask in place
HR sends out messages galore to remind all to be sure
To cover up, be safe, vigilance is very important to everyone and more
You use your emails, messenger and phone as much as you are able
But there’s always those who insist they must walk up to your table
And no matter how careful you are it may not even matter
Cause if your neighbor doesn’t give a hoot then all we’re told is chatter
Copyright © C. A. Burkett | Year Posted 2021
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