The COVID-19 Blues

Life as we knew it has changed for now,

With concerts, theater, and sports on hold,

For COVID-19, a nasty virus,

Is NOT your typical flu or cold.

Daily life is a challenge lately.

Former routines are now a chore--

Little things, like going shopping

And bringing groceries home from the store.

So much that we took for granted,

We now see from a different perspective.

Functioning while saving lives

Has to be our main objective.

Every day it's coronavirus!

Every day it's in the news.

Day and night it's coronavirus.

I've got the COVID-19 blues.

The Center for Disease Control

Is muzzled by the current regime.

We hear White House "happy talk,"

But things are likely worse than they seem.

Trump and his White House staff all know

That testing is crucial--at least for them.

And yet they say that WE don't need it.

Misinformation with a capital "M."

We deserve expert guidance;

We need the truth and a workable plan.

We've heard one lie after another
Since this deadly pandemic began.

Every day it's coronavirus!

Every day it's in the news.

Day and night it's coronavirus.

I've got the COVID-19 blues.

It's hard to watch the public displays

Of ignorance and the flouting of rules.

Conspiracy theories are rapidly spreading,

And truthers continue to act like fools.

Although it's easy to feel depressed

When listening to the White House clown,

It's important that we do NOT

Let adversity get us down.

As much as I'd love to hug my family,

Go to the theater, and be with friends,

I will do my best to remain

Healthy until the danger ends.

But meanwhile, it's coronavirus!

Every day it's in the news.

Day and night it's coronavirus.

I've got the COVID-19 blues.

-by Bob B (5-9-20)