It's Flu Season Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

What nonsense is this?
Flu now has an anticipated season?
And people are predicted to get sick?

Like the selling of costumes for Halloween,
Flu season signs everywhere can be seen.
'Stop and get your shots.
And while you are at it pick up your tricks and treats.
It's Flu season and your kids are in school.
Don't be foolish...
Get a shot for you.'

I remember when it was rare to even get sick.
And when someone got a cold,
In two weeks they were over it.

Today someone can get ill and have chills for a month.
And people who fear this,
Can now be seen in long lines to be screened,
With a getting of a dose...
To chase away flu symptoms as if they were ghosts.
How appropriate to sell with costumes as well.

I remember when it was rare to even get sick.
And when someone got a cold,
In two weeks they were over it.

'Stop and get your shots.
And while you are at it pick up your tricks and treats.
It's flu season and your kids are in school.
Don't be foolish...
Get a shot for you.
No appointment necessary.
Stop, shop and get your shots! '

What nonsense is this?
Flu now has an anticipated season?
And people are predicted to get sick?