The Yin and Yang of It

At the outset of self-isolation -

Not the same as quarantined -

The news blared unanswered questions.

Home alone was best, it seemed.

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It would be safer no doubt

If all remained home;

If fewer were about

The virus couldn't roam.

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Then answers rolled in.

Don't do that, do this instead.

Another source - a different spin.

Confusion reigned inside my head!

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So many experts who don't agree -

All using startling numbers -

Creates a bit of insanity

Battled best with lots of slumber.

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But wide-eyed and bushy-tailed

Created no ease for this brain,

One 'fact' by another derailed

Makes one want to hop a train...

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...To enjoy wide open spaces,

Avoiding the yin and yang of it,

Ingnoring all the talking faces

Doesn't bother me a bit.

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Is it time to ease the rules

To help the economy move?

It may not help our schools.

What will it definitively prove?

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Out too early could damage my health.

Delaying means I'm mentally ill?

I pick covid-free and compromised weatlh

Over virus-clad with a fatter till.

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Either way, each other we'll judge.

It's what we humans do.

If from my stance i don't budge

But you do, you've a right to.

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It's understood we must be cleaner

And use much more compassion.

We'll fatten wallets, make bodies leaner,

Dealing no doubt with depression...

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...Of the GNP and our souls,

But be hopeful and resilient.

We can diminish the toll

And rebuild American spirit.

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PS. The "talking faces" mentioned does NOT refer to

our local officials. I appreciate their consistency and diligence

in working for the welfare of Ripley County.