Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Trade-Off

Is it worth it when you travel
But you wind up getting sick?
Seems like Covid and vacations,
In conjunction, somehow click.

After flying home from Paris,
People sneezing on the plane,
I felt tired, but the reason
Could have choices to explain.

Is it jet lag? Is it Covid?
Well, I took a swab-type test
And in fifteen minutes – Voila!
Just confirming what I’d guessed.

So I’m stuck at home with Covid,
But I really do not know,
If this outcome was for certain,
Would I’ve chosen then to go?

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Hilda Greenhough July 19, 2024 at 8:52 AM It's much more common now to get sick on an airplane trip. Covid is here to stay. Your poem opens are eyes. Thanks for the cautionary words.

J. Summers July 18, 2024 at 8:06 PM I so enjoyed your poetic travelogue. Well, not this one so much. So sorry you came home with Covid. Loved the “Steam Train Ride” and “A Little Dance Floor.” Both captivating. To your quick recovery. John

Jan Allison July 18, 2024 at 5:28 PM oh my goodness Ilene what a nightmare of a holiday you have had first the airport issues and now covid - get well soon! hugs jan xx