And We Thought Lice Were Bad!

Summary

The poem reflects on the stark contrast between the inconveniences of the current pandemic and the relatively minor issue of dealing with lice in the past.

Abstract

The author recounts a shopping experience during the pandemic, highlighting the scarcity of certain goods and the surreal nature of the situation. Despite the challenges, the author reminisces about the previous year when the biggest concern was dealing with lice, a problem that seems trivial compared to the current global crisis. The poem ends with a message of well-wishes and encourages readers to stay at home, also pointing them to more uplifting content through additional poems.

Opinions

The author expresses a sense of nostalgia for simpler times when lice were the worst problem to face.
There is a palpable sense of frustration and disbelief at the empty shelves and the reality of the pandemic.
The poem conveys a mix of emotions including humor, despair, and hope.
The author acknowledges the severity of the pandemic by advising everyone to stay well and stay at home.
The inclusion of links to more poems suggests that the author believes in the power of literature and creativity to provide comfort and solidarity during difficult times.

Those were the good old days.

With gloves and mask, I hit the store, And kept my six-foot space. Walking up and down the rows, I kept a happy face.

I rounded to the pasta, No angel hair or penne, And over in the canned goods. Well — there just wasn’t any.

Matzo stacked sky high, No hiding it this year. I turned around the corner, And there went all my cheer.

I lost it in the milk aisle, I crumbled by the cream. I bought and bagged my food, This has to be a dream.

I thought back to last year, No Virus in the air. And the worst to befall us, Was lice hatching in our hair!

Stay well everyone! And stay at home.

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