Experts

Trees just seem to stand

around a lot rattling

the change in their pockets.

Often they wave their arms

about and point at the sky.

It’s not actually falling,

they say, just drifting off

course. It’s very rare

for anyone to be killed

by a falling cloud.

 

Their best advice

is to wash your hands

and shop. Spend some

time mauling the mall.

While money is viral,

it’s necessary for a healthy

economy and strong lungs.

There’s no cause for alarm.

Fear is good enough

for the soul.

 

Done