POEM: For Garden Plaza residents

By Janice White

You don’t have to pull your britches down

Or open your mouth up wide,

Just put your favorite facemask on

And come step outside.

We came to take your temperature

With this gizzy on your head,

And once we get your number

You can go back to bed!

But now that we’ve disturbed you

To come answer our knock

We hope you’ll take advantage

And choose to take a walk!

Is there anything we can get for you

As you shelter in place

That would make you more comfortable

As we wait to hear we’re safe?

Thank you, Dear Residents,

For your patience and your faith

In our efforts and our love for you

As we show each other grace.

JANICE WHITE

Garden Plaza

Post Falls