During March, my participation in the Slice of Life Story Challenge has limited my Poetry Friday entries. I miss the community of poets I’ve come to know over the last year on Poetry Friday. So, today, I wrote two posts – one very brief post of the Slice of Life Story Challenge and one for today’s Poetry Friday.
Although this was my plan, I did not expect to wake up at one o’clock this morning with stanza’s of a poem running through my head! I finished this poem today. It is based on feelings about the COVID-19 vaccine which my husband and I very gratefully received yesterday.
I hope you enjoy it! And, I hope you can be vaccinated soon, if you haven’t already!
The Shot A poke in the arm Is like a kick in the ass, Telling those germs to Get out of there fast! You don’t develop, Because now we are here The swirling antibodies Scream to give germs some fear. No lines, no waiting, We got it real fast. The time was now ours, Act, before it has passed. A coveted vaccine for those Who can trust Our medical establishment To do what they must. To keep us all safe From germs that get shared Just by living and being With humans who cared For a hug and a kiss And, a handshake, too. Are all things that social beings Like humans like to do. A new world order With vaccines in the mix, Surely is something we Can live with to fix. And regain the ability to Be with others like us, To travel, and dine and Visit without fuss. A poke in the arm is all that it all took, To diminish the pandemic By hook or by crook. © Carol Labuzzetta, 2021
Today’s round up is hosted by Soul Blossom Living. Be sure to check out this blog by Susan Bruck for more great poetry, especially during the month of April! Thanks!
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Carol, as I said in your other post, I’m glad and your husband were able to get the vaccine. I’m almost as glad that you were able to put the experience into verse (I really like your poem, but the vaccine is sort of a big deal). Thanks for sharing this!
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Thanks for reading, Tim! And, yes, I think getting the vaccine is a big deal too. Have you been able to get yours? As an educator? I hope so!
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Yes, I have completed the 2 shots & it is a big relief. I am glad for you, too! Although I want everyone to be safe, am glad the numbers appear to be going down – mostly. Wishing we could all keep safe with rules that are followed!
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Thank you! I am glad you have been able to receive the shots. I think the more people that take advantage of getting them, the better! Thanks for stopping by!
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And in rhyme! I’d say encore, encore! But, really….let’s hope that’s it for at least a year.
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Thanks ! I hope it is only once a year too!
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Glad you got the vaccine! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
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Thank you!
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Yea! Love your poetic reflection on the vaccine, especially the first stanza. I’m scheduled for my first shot on Thursday!
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Thank you! Glad to hear you’re getting your vaccine this week. A sore arm is all we had – The poem was fun to write!
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