They taught me to be afraid of you.
“Stand 6 feet apart.”
They taught me to be afraid of myself.
“Wear a mask. You may be contagious.”
They taught me not to trust the strength of my immune system.
“Only medication and vaccines can remedy this.”
They taught me to stay inside. “Don’t go out, unless it is necessary.”
And they closed our beaches.
When natural vitamin D from the sun boosts the immune system.
They taught me to watch the news constantly: for updates and further information.
When fear weakens the immune system and spreads more fear to others.
They taught me that you cannot overcome chronic illness,
but I overcame mine.
They taught me to spy on my friends and neighbors.
No one needs privacy anymore.
They taught me to report anyone acting out of duty.
They taught us that tracking us is acceptable.
They taught me that is not a time for freedom.
They taught me not to think for myself.
They taught me to bully anyone who disagrees.
They taught me to shame, blame, and criticize anyone who thinks for themselves.
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