We preach to the preachers,
sing to the choirs,
shout from the rooftops
what we need to hear.

When all the advisors
will not make us wiser
or bring us much closer
to days when the virus
leaves us in the clear.

Pretense to know answers
for what's best for another,
breeds hostile-like cancers
with wounds that can swell.

I try to look inwardly
see how I may gingerly
treat myself kindly
and others as well.