At first, we found the news about a new
virus uninteresting, if not downright boring.
Little by little, as stories and stats crept
into the daily broadcasts, we perked up
our ears a bit. We even felt the old heart
tug a tad with the human interest stories
that accompanied them. But bottom line,
it had nothing to do with us. No big deal.
We've had viruses before and will again,
so what's the big deal anyway?!
And then suddenly, it all became real.
Too real . . . The virus came to our state.
People close to home became ill. The
ever increasing death rate penetrated
our otherwise sleepy minds. Scary; real
scary! And then fear set in . . .
Stay home! Don't go out for any reason!
Wear a mask if you absolutely have to.
Wash your hands . . . but not the usual
quick and dirty way with a little soap.
Wash them the way the docs do prior to
surgery. Don't touch your face! Don't eat
off your husband's plate. Don't use your
wife's fork! Don't! Don't!! Don't!!!
Who can we blame? Mother Nature dealing
with over population? God chastising the
sinners? Ourselves because we weren't
paying attention? Who? What? Why?
And yet, slowly but surely we're learning
to live with this. It's already becoming
somewhat common place. We are almost
accustomed . . . I even find myself
chuckling over the many jokes and
cartoons being shared. Crazy!
Damn it, this needs to end! I'm getting
stir crazy. Spring is coming and I have
some new clothes I want to wear. Screw
this, I'm going out anyway. What do they
know?! STOP!!! Listen up! Be both careful
and cautious! There will be a price to pay
if we don't. Thin! Act accordingly . . .
have a think people
responsibility rocks
be a little wise
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