Monday, September 11, 2023

wanting an oatmeal cookie

with our
sleeves rolled up, we stand
in line again
for shots.
our vaccines
that will keep us ticking
for another
winter, or more.
pneumonia
shot. 
tetanus,
shingles.
covid of course.
the latest booster for
the flu.
we are human pin cushions
as we
one by one,
shuffle out the door.
just once
i'd like someone to hand
me an oatmeal cookie\
before i leave.

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