I Wish It Was A Normal April Fool's Day Today

I wish it was not real I wish it was a normal April fool's day today And I was a victim of foolishness I wish I was not on the path of two pandemics (HIV/AIDS and COVID-19) I wish I was somewhere outside the current reality I wish I was very faraway in the realm of certainty Where hope and peace of mind are abundant I wish I was in the land of Love Where I could indulge myself in the endless madness of ecstasy And my dream will never end I would wallow in a pool of satisfaction And my heart will be brimming with contentment I wish I was home Huddling together with my family But I cannot stay home I am a health care worker My battle is real And the COVID-19 menace is real As for the rest of you Practice social distancing Wash your hands regularly Avoid touching your face Cough into your elbow Do not shake hands Stay home and save lives ©