I know we’re COVID weary:
It’s been around a while
And it continues to wreak havoc
For many a human mile.
As for me, I am tired
And wish it would go away
But even though I get COVID weary
I keep my guard up every day.
Stay COVID wary!
Be always on the look-out!
That COVID will be around a while
I have not the slightest doubt.
Stay COVID wary, I repeat,
Do not be weary in well doing,
Protect yourself and your fellowman
This advice is worth chewing.
There is doubt about vaccines
But little about the masks,
Therefore, adhering to this protocol
Should not be a difficult task.
I seldom hear a cough or sneeze
When I am out in public,
It appears that the common cold
Has speedily taken its exit.
One doctor explained to me
It’s because we are wearing masks
Therefore, because of this behavior
Flu viruses will not be passed.
He also highlighted hygiene
As in the washing of the hands,
As we continue to do this regularly
It will upset COVID’s plans.
Physical distance is not as easy
As the afore-mentioned two
But it’s an absolutely critical protocol
For each one of us to do.
I do believe these protocols
Indicate how wary we should be
And regarding their constant practice
Please do not grow weary.
These two words are synonyms
And they really sound alike
But please do not confuse the two
As we continue this COVID fight.
For if we weary in being wary
Then COVID will dominate
But if we be wary while being weary
COVID will disintegrate.
A word to the fully vaccinated:
Continue to wear your mask!
There is still a lot about COVID-19
That we are yet to grasp.
Stay COVID wary, I admonish,
Adhere to the protocols!
And until we are out of the woods
Put risky behaviours on stall.
Stewart Russell © August 17, 2021
