Wuhan's Wet Market

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Quintain (Sicilian}
A Quintain (Sicilian) poem rhymes the end of the first line with the last words in the third and fifth lines . The last word of the second line rhymes with the ending of the fourth line giving this style of poem a unique rhythm of a,b,a,b,a. No rules regarding meter or line length.

We've experienced pandemics before but the COVID-19 virus is new. This coronavirus we can't ignore so self-quarantine, we're told we need to, it’s not safe to socialize anymore. The whole world abruptly ground to a halt as airlines and cruise ships swiftly shut down. And although China claims it's not at fault established in Wuhan's wet market town, this strain gained the leverage to pole-vault. The stock market plunges deeper each day and the economy's in a tailspin. Politicians practiced at what they say, seem somewhat vague about the peril we're in, fearing this virus could be here to stay. Every city’s rush hour traffic is light resembling a twilight-zone episode. Bars and restaurants are locked up tight and all normal activities have slowed, as folks shelter in place dealing with fright. People's lives and livelihoods are at stake with the elderly at more risk than most. This virus bequeaths turmoil in its wake and using current stats as a guidepost, it'll take distancing to stop this outbreak. (Quintain Sicilian) 03/20/2020