#SonnetsFromTheTortureDays 39: Uh Oh

At this point it is difficult to tell
What is depression, hayfever and stress,
And what could be A SYMPTOM. It is best
To play it safe, when you’re not feeling well

Ignoring quarantine advice could spell
Disaster. But I really must confess
I don’t know how we’ll get more food. I guess
We’ll make it last. It kind of feels like hell,

This sense of constant hypochondria:
Is this a fever? Am I going to cough?
Did I fuck up When trying to avoid

People outside? It would be worse by far
To disregard the symptoms, act all tough:
We’re saving lives by being paranoid.

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