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COVID IS HERE
Contemplating life
pondering death
all because
Covid is here
touching all things
I hold dear
I did my best
followed all the rules
used all the tools
vacce'd and masked
still, it pierced my defenses
now I face all the consequences
Covid is here
as it ravages and burns
I've come to terms
there will be no rest
not with this unwelcome guest
so I stumble and stagger
a human half dead
filled with disease
and plenty of dread
Covid is here
It haunts through the night
tossing and turning
my body fights
this invasive intruder
as it tests and taunts
all my weakest spots
the pain unbearable
the rest denied, unendurable
Covid is here
and I'm trying to survive
praying for reprieve
I have to believe
all my preparations
will eventually payoff
but days in
this evil is not backing off
and I've no more tools
Covid is here
It's not fair
I did everything right
but no matter the caution,
or how hard you fight
this sneaky devil
always had you in its sights
Covid is here
a parasite that
subjugates your body
befuddles your brain
I thank God
at least
the soul is free
of this unholy beast
Please understand
I don't fear death
I'd welcome the change
I just don't want
to give Covid
any more fame!
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Yolanda Renee © 2022
STAY SAFE!
