THE CHINA VIRUS

Waves social distancing
About six feet apart
People spaced on benches
Wearing prescribed masks
The man pushing the
Ice cream cart wasn’t there
Businesses were not allowed
To open up under new guidelines
Many would not survive
Grocery stores were open
There was obvious mingling
Of the customers as would
Be expected even though
Signs of caution were posted
Cashiers were on the front line
They worked eight hour days
And answered the same questions
Over and over and did their best
Visitors seemed above it all and
Disregarded the safety measures
Numbers were limited, but
They came in crowds bringing
Their children with them
The rules for quarantine were disregarded
Life for them was a bowl of cherries
The U.P. had few cases of Covid-19
Hospitals were empty
Elective surgery was postponed
This was senseless and done by fiat
Churches were closed
Schools were closes
Graduation became an innovative process
Blame was prevalent
It is a sad time and we have much to learn
 
Stanski
June 26, 2020 ^