Shawn L. Bird

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poem-they’re trying to kill you? April 4, 2020

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Last week reports of your smiles and charm,

surprised us.  Did they have the right patient?

 

I am fast asleep when the phone rings this morning.

You’re shrieking at me.

I know you’re angry and afraid,

but I can’t deal with you

and a pandemic, too.

 

 
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