Death's at the door

A humorous look at the Coronavirus and our shelter-in-place choices

Death's at our door, it's right there on our Ring.

I told it we're busy but it's patient - I think.

Death's at our door and - yep - it looks - viral.

But if you listen closely it's singing a carol.

"come out and play - it's a beautiful day"

"you can hide from the virus like a rat in a cave" 

"but you'll just end up dying - some OTHER way."

The tune has such rhythm, the voice has such charm.

The pull is profound, my fears are being transformed.

Death offers a beginning, not just an end.

and the offer's delivered with a wink and a grin.

Death looks like cross between an angel and a prince.

Death seems kind of funny. Mom! Should I let it in‽

Author's Note

all comments welcome

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Indeed, death can be looked at in a humorous way......except when it's your own.

[anais.vionet]

Thank you. Or worse yet, someone you love?