The Crisis We Are In
By Blake | Age 12 | Pennsylvania
About 4 months ago
When Christmas was here
We heard about a deadly virus
That was really near
Nobody was as scared
It wasn’t as severe
But here we are 4 months later
Quarantined with fear
The whole world is in crisis
Everyone taking everything from the nearest store
We’re on the verge of a financial war
Hand Sanitizer, Soap, Tissues, Toilet paper
Everything is gone
We can’t believe this happening
What’s going on?
Meanwhile, they cancelled the NBA
Even though some players still wanted to play
Number of people dying changes day by day
People around the world are at risk
Many of them are already sick
Presidents of other countries have shelter in place
Is our president concerned about the human race?
This may just be the beginning
I wake up hearing that the amount of deaths are increasing
Meanwhile the fear inside of me is releasing
Spray clothes with alcohol, wipe chairs, desks and doorknobs, and wear masks
They are so many tasks
But we need to be careful
This is not a drill
The whole entire world is going downhill
I may be exaggerating, overreacting, and going crazy
But I do know that this is getting more severe daily
Protect yourself and don’t be lazy
Hopefully they will find a cure
In the meantime, let’s not be immature
17 Comments
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This is so well written, Blake, and really encapsulates so many of all of our emotions at this time. You are so receptive. Thank you for writing this and thank you sharing this.
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Whitney Davis says:
Well done Blake, well written and eye opening to everyone that has read and will read. Love it Cousin and more importantly I love you.
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Faye Flemister says:
Hi Blake. Your Mom is a good friend of mine. She’s kept me informed about you since you were a baby. You have done so much in your young life to help others. Thanks for your article about the virus. You had some helpful words for all of us. Say hi to your Mom for me.
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Dr Stanley P. Davis says:
Thank you. And well done.
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Geraldine Gregg says:
You are an old spirit in a young person’s body! Surely, you have been here before. Here, you have exhibited the wisdom of a sage.
I’m going to forward this to my 10 year old grandson so that your words can be used to inspire other young people to feel free to express what is on their minds/ in their hearts. Thank you. -
kevin moore says:
Bless you Young Mr Blake if you’re an example of the next Generation the Planet should be in good hands..
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Thank you for sharing your poem with us, Blake. Your poem is an important record of how you and other children are feeling during this challenging time. Are you keeping a journal?
I would like to print out your poem and carry it in my pocket this year along with a few others that I would like to think about. The 2020 Poem in Your Pocket Day will take place on Thursday, April 30. This year we are encouraged to celebrate digitally, and I will point others to your poem too. https://poets.org/national-poetry-month/poem-your-pocket-day. -
John Hudson says:
God bless our Young Knight Blake for this very timely poem in these uncertain times. I am so very proud you Blake continue the Great plan the Most High God has planned for you to Educate & inspire others in this society to do more by your actions. Amen
Your Knights of Pythagoras youth Family.
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Jewel King says:
Congratulations, Blake you have Express how so many people feel. Anyone who read this poem would think this was written by an adult instead of a 12 year old. I always told your grandfather you will be our president someday
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Linda Hope says:
If only the powers that be had an ounce of your wisdom. Love you, Blake!
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Sherrie says:
Blake expressed so much of what people are feeling and thinking.
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Jonathan Wood says:
Congratulations, Blake! Your poem is so mature, extremely relevant and beautifully written. It’s a true, honest and deep perspective on our current state of affairs. This is brilliant and it’s a perspective we can all share. Your poem gave me chills and honestly brought tears to my eyes. I’m in awe of your talent.
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Dr. Joy Lawson Davis says:
Excellent work, Blake!! More need to read your poem, oftentimes adults neglect to understand how deeply this is affecting our young people. Your work can change that!! My best.
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Eric says:
Such a mature response from a 12 year old. Thank you for sharing a part of yourself and how you are feeling with us. Well done. and well written.
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This was so great
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Dr. Howard Leifman says:
Beautiful Blake! Great work! Congratulations!
Mr. Blake, I enjoyed you poem, it was inciteful, and thought provoking. Please keep up the outstanding work, and continue to work at your full potential. You are not only an inspiration, you are an intelligent force to be reckon with!