“New and Alarming”

 “New and Alarming”

by Suzán Jiván Mom & Mom-Mom Suzán 

New and alarming overwhelming majorities 

grieving the deadliest pandemic in history 

ripping through the unvaccinated

thousands dying each day despite mandates 

feeling stunned and devastated 

amid a polarizing landscape 

of misinformation and a high contagion rate 

in the worst-hit states 

where death is commonplace 

leaving survivors facing excruciating pain …