My brother’s hypertensive and he’s out
of pills. His doc retired and he needs
to pick anew, but deadly flu’s about,
retarding him. The stay-at-home impedes
what it permits with stern pandemic press,
and thoroughly prevents desired deeds
like dental work. We joke no one can guess
about a haircut or podiatry,
but consequences must increase unless
we stop postponing all necessity.
Agreeing to forgo our customs now,
fulfilling our responsibility
to crush the curve, all media says how,
ignoring ills these closures will allow.