The glass door separates us
But at least we can see each other
Waving hello without speaking
Then each taking a photo of the other
As if that's our way to express
A virtual hug each holding the image
I drop off my care package
Then I turn to go leaving you there
So you can open the door to get it
Dinner for two that I cooked
And a few other requests you made
As your quarantine drags on
Taking precautions as you should
Though most people do not
Indifferent to spreading infection
Thinking getting sick is no big deal
You're vaccinated and boosted
And you wear a mask in public indoors
But the very contagious latest variant
Has laid you low for a week so far
Everyone wants this to be over
Acting as if the pandemic is history
With the reporting largely shut down
Even as the next wave takes hold
Let this be a warning to all who live here
In this country you're entirely on your own
Continue to take what measures you can
Sadly the virus is spiking again
With health care all about making super profits
With a government that can't be trusted
In a culture that scoffs at social responsibility
Zero COVID is a foreign concept
