....and suddenly
everyone begins
to be aware
of another
anywhere

strange!
not out of
compassion
or charity
but self-protection!

furtive looks
suspicion
trying to form
an opinion

it's not that
people have softened
but the truth is
with their safety
they are deadly concerned

no
not me
not us!

but maybe
you
he, she
they--

does any of you
or of them
are affected
by the insidious
coronavirus?