Don't Give It to Me!

They say we must be careful

Not to spread our germs.

Here's a situation with which

We've got to come to terms.

Viruses can be deadly--

Especially one like this.

This one isn't one that we

Can easily dismiss.

Wash your hands with soap,

Cover your mouth when you sneeze,

And do not touch your face with unwashed

Hands, geez Louise!

Avoid crowded spaces

To keep the virus from spreading.

To extreme social distancing:

That's where we are heading.

If you have a symptom

That makes you nervous, you

Should first of all not panic because

It might be the flu.

Stay home and be cautious;

Be sure to isolate

Yourself from others, for COVID-19

Doesn't discriminate.

If your test results

Indicate that yes,

You have caught the virus, then

Don't run to the press.

Let your doctor know.

To do that don't think twice.

Do everything in your power to follow

The doctor's sound advice.

Let's all do our part

To get this under control

So life can go on as before.

That should be our goal.

However, if you choose

To live life recklessly,

And end up catching the virus, well,

Don't give it to me!

-by Bob B (3-18-20)