It only took one
A summary of Covid 1920 total reviews
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Christine. You've done a very good job of describing the scary times and situation that we're all in. We hope that soon it will be over. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to those in the healthcare profession, of which you belong, to get us through this. They greatly risk being infected themselves, but I think God will protect them for their self-sacrifice to others. Marilyn
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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Hi Christine. You've done a very good job of describing the scary times and situation that we're all in. We hope that soon it will be over. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to those in the healthcare profession, of which you belong, to get us through this. They greatly risk being infected themselves, but I think God will protect them for their self-sacrifice to others. Marilyn
Comment Written 29-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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Hi Marilyn Thanks for reading my poem and yes they do a terrific job I hope you are doing OK
The stats are scary hopefully it will settle soon all trying to keep isolated as much as possible Cheers Chrisx
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You be safe, too, Christine. Hugs, Marilyn
Comment from pharp
Chris,
This is indeed a timely post, and I thank you for sharing with us information and your thoughts. Its is very important that all adhere to the guidelines that are in placed. Thanks so much for sharing, stay strong and stay well.
Blessings...Portia
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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Chris,
This is indeed a timely post, and I thank you for sharing with us information and your thoughts. Its is very important that all adhere to the guidelines that are in placed. Thanks so much for sharing, stay strong and stay well.
Blessings...Portia
Comment Written 29-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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Hi Portia Thanks and yes it will be here for sometime so we must all toe the line Stay safe Cheers Chris xx
Comment from Bill Schott
This poem, It Only Took One, is a great summary of the world's reaction to the virus as it spreads across the globe. A timely and valuable piece here.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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This poem, It Only Took One, is a great summary of the world's reaction to the virus as it spreads across the globe. A timely and valuable piece here.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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Hi Bill Thanks for reading this one and I tried to write it as it had unfolded even the beginning no one really knows and we never will
I have had 2.500 views on Facebook also not bad many shares so maybe have hit a mark
Cheers Chris
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem and indeed this virus epidemic is changing our lifestyle tremendously. I didn't leave my house since Thursday. I could not prepare much but till now there is nothing I need urgently.
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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A very well-written poem and indeed this virus epidemic is changing our lifestyle tremendously. I didn't leave my house since Thursday. I could not prepare much but till now there is nothing I need urgently.
Comment Written 29-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 31-Mar-2020
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Hi Sandra Stay inside I am taking advantage of our Autumn sun and lie in it daily making my Vit D LOL not much else to do Cheers Chrisx
Comment from LisaMay
I recognised your nod to Banjo Paterson in the first couple of lines. The ballad style and rhythm really suits the delivery of information in your poem. I guess as a nurse you will be getting plenty of first hand experience of this terrible new reality of illness. Stay well! Good luck. x
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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I recognised your nod to Banjo Paterson in the first couple of lines. The ballad style and rhythm really suits the delivery of information in your poem. I guess as a nurse you will be getting plenty of first hand experience of this terrible new reality of illness. Stay well! Good luck. x
Comment Written 29-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Hi Lisa Thanks and no I off work at the moment as I am helping my daughter with the kids as she has to work Plus I can?t afford to puck up any bugs as Also need to visit my Mum weekly
However I did run the first fever clinic day at our hospital so I spent all day taking swabs and blood n PPE
Thought I would reflect on what we hear and see and I love Banjo?s meter also Stay safe and well Cheers Chris
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I really feel for the medical staff having to deal with this... glad to hear you are not quite so exposed to it.
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for the summary, Christine. Glad you are well and know how to avoid spreading it. We have good cooperation here and people keep their distance even at the post office. I wish with all the updates, they would tell us how many people no longer have the disease and are cured.
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Thanks for the summary, Christine. Glad you are well and know how to avoid spreading it. We have good cooperation here and people keep their distance even at the post office. I wish with all the updates, they would tell us how many people no longer have the disease and are cured.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 29-Mar-2020
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Hi Helen Thanks for your review and I think most people are ding the right thing here also Cheers Chris
Comment from Therese Caron
The is one of the best poems about the virus I have read to date. It is clear and concise, and explains the current situation very well. The reminders of the seriousness of the situation are also excellent. I specifically like your allusion to what seems to run through all of the Corona virus - humanity, caring for others, and sticking together.
Wonderful poem!
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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The is one of the best poems about the virus I have read to date. It is clear and concise, and explains the current situation very well. The reminders of the seriousness of the situation are also excellent. I specifically like your allusion to what seems to run through all of the Corona virus - humanity, caring for others, and sticking together.
Wonderful poem!
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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Hi Theresa What a lovely review and comment for my poem I tried to just write from the heart and capture how we may all see and feel about this crisis but give a positive outlook we will get through this despite the rising numbers especially in Europe how sad for everyone across the globe stay safe and well Cheers Christine
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Reactions to the pandemic are so varied--ranging from blind, stupid
disregard to full-on panic! People I know seem to have found a sane middle ground. Your writing is vividly descriptive and timely in its cautionary tone.
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reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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Reactions to the pandemic are so varied--ranging from blind, stupid
disregard to full-on panic! People I know seem to have found a sane middle ground. Your writing is vividly descriptive and timely in its cautionary tone.
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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Hi Janice Thanks for your review amd I thought I would add my perspective as this seems to be global in the reaction Hopefully we will get through this as best we can Cheers Chris
Comment from aryr
Great job Christine, a very well penned poem. You definitely covered the spread of Covid19 from day one to the present. We will survive this, but unfortunately the death toll will be enormous and I fear for the very young, the elderly, those that are compromised and our health care workers. Be safe, be smart, be well.
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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Great job Christine, a very well penned poem. You definitely covered the spread of Covid19 from day one to the present. We will survive this, but unfortunately the death toll will be enormous and I fear for the very young, the elderly, those that are compromised and our health care workers. Be safe, be smart, be well.
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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Hi Ary, Thanks my friend and I thought I would add my voice as I have time to do so at the moment and yes we will survive this and be better for it .The death toll is so sad to see in some countries it is climbing by the hour. I hope with social isolation it will halt the spread but I fear we are in for a slow recovery. Still one must remain optomistic Stay well my friend Cheers Chrisx
Comment from Gloria ....
A most timely post, Chris and a good reminder to us all to heed instructions from the medical community as they try to slow down the progression of the virus so that the hospital system can manage the influx of patients from this new virus that occurred on top of the seasonal flu that already taxes our healthcare systems to their limits each year.
Just a couple of typos:
then passed this virus on throughtout (throughout) Wyhan. (Wuhan)
Excellent social commentary and a pleasure to read and review. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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A most timely post, Chris and a good reminder to us all to heed instructions from the medical community as they try to slow down the progression of the virus so that the hospital system can manage the influx of patients from this new virus that occurred on top of the seasonal flu that already taxes our healthcare systems to their limits each year.
Just a couple of typos:
then passed this virus on throughtout (throughout) Wyhan. (Wuhan)
Excellent social commentary and a pleasure to read and review. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 28-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 28-Mar-2020
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Hi Gloria Thanks so much for your review and corrections ( I meant to check the spelling of Wuhan before posting and missed the t in throughout so appreciate your wonderful eyes and help.)
As we are all mostly isolated now I had time yesterday to write my thoughts and send it to FS we are all in this together and hopefully will all come out to a better world.
With all the money in the world and self indulgence it take a virus to set us into reality of what is important Cheers Chris xx
