Monday, May 11, 2020

National Pride in the Time of Covid

The number of Americans who have died—
I think it will be two hundred thousand before it’s done
(but maybe I’m misunderestimating high).
But is our national pride
injured, as we see other counties that may have won
their battles against covid?
No, we’re satisfied
to be bad world citizens,
living the high life while letting the virus ride.
Companies like Facebook and Amazon
know they rely on international markets in the long run—
the number of Americans who have died
may not much affect their bottom line.
The banks and investment companies make plenty off us if we’re dying
(I don't think I’m misunderestimating high).
In the meantime, let’s give ourselves a shout-
out for never putting a mask on.
Will we be among the number of Americans who have died?
I hope we're misestimating high..