wu flu senryu

exposed to covid
wondering if you will die
slight cough a symptom?

 

 

Note on title: a friend dubbed Covid-19 the “Wu Flu” since it originated in Wuhan, China. Linking to dVerse poets where Frank J. Tassone hosts “jisei”; Japanese death poetry.

7 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Björn Rudberg (brudberg)'s avatar Björn Rudberg (brudberg)
    Nov 22, 2020 @ 11:25:50

    Every little cold seems like it could be the first symptom these days,

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  2. Christine Bolton's avatar Christine Bolton, Poetry for Healing
    Nov 20, 2020 @ 16:15:02

    This plague is making us all neurotic Lynn. I’m happy you don’t have it ☺️

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  3. Xan's avatar Xan
    Nov 20, 2020 @ 08:26:11

    Oh, babe I think by this time we’ve all been there. I hope you’re okay!

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  4. rothpoetry's avatar rothpoetry
    Nov 19, 2020 @ 21:45:24

    The sensitivity to a cough has been magnified a thousand times over. Your haiku says it all!

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  5. D. Avery @shiftnshake's avatar D. Avery @shiftnshake
    Nov 19, 2020 @ 20:16:29

    It is nerve-wracking for sure.

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