Herd Immunity

Herd Immunity

A Poem by jacob erin-cilberto

Herd Immunity

 

 

The cattle are all lying

in a corner of the field

huddled pensively

in closest proximity

near the fence

 

rain is coming...

 

 

 

erin-cilberto

10/3/2020

© 2020 jacob erin-cilberto


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such wonderful imagery here, nicely said

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you for your kind words, Ang-X,
j.
They'll be one cow standing in the middle of that field defying the herd.
That's the one the vet will try the new drugs on, steak my life on it.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

you are so clever..."steak my life on it"----
absolutely...
j.
There are Two herds here, the ones that defy scientific reasoning and go about their freedoms and those who huddle nervously on the outcome of the first.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

so true, andrew...so true.
thank you,
j.
Yup definately those cows are standing by watching their lives, livelihood and future evaporate.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

they certainly are John...they certainly are.
thank you,
j.
Reminds of the recent introduction of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's supreme court replacement at the white house


Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

yes, let's get that replacement in...meet in the senate to make sure to push her through immediately.. read more
Reminds me of the state of our universities. They've all gone back to freshers, no social distancing and now covid is stampeding through the campus. Now they are upset that they are isolated and have to quarantine themselves. Well at least they are locked in, so they don't spread it where more vulnerable people are. One uni has just announced 700 new cases in a day. We should all be in this together. We are clearly not. Great write Jacob. Have to say I am so pleased Beth has delayed another year.

Chris

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

I am glad Beth has delayed another year as well...it is just so irresponsible what is going on.
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I am nowadays listening this word against covid..... If this is the case then we are now no less than cattle to get this immunity .... Such a pensive time and thought

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you, Dreamer,
j.
What kind of rain? I love the curiosity this stirs up... Nice play on words with "herd immunity" also.

Posted 4 Years Ago


jacob erin-cilberto

4 Years Ago

thank you, Diana,
j.

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jacob erin-cilberto
jacob erin-cilberto

Carbondale, IL



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Originally from Bronx, NY, I live in Carbondale, Illinois...teach English at a community college and have been writing and publishing poetry since 1970. I am here to read for inspiration from other po.. more..

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