Super Gonorrhea

if covid headlines aren't bad enuf . . .

Antibiotic overuse is a corona panacea
leading to the spread of super gonorrhea
while azithromycin brings no virus benefit
public panic pleads for anything to better it.

Cure-all cronies tout treatments so tangential
to workers eliminated for being non-essential
desperation doctrines more and more persistent
as bacterial infections grow antibiotic resistant.

Super gonorrhea sounds like a headline hoot
but underlying factors render this point moot
with mandatory dictates for keeping a distance
gonorrhea super bugs lack needed assistance.

Reviews

[Norman 223]

Getting away from the serious undertone of your poem. It reminded me of a guy in my army days who was always known only by his Initials , that were VD. It was said that he also had a SIs Phyllis. Sorry about that, Margie.... memory plays some nasty tricks with me these day.
Norm.

[barleygirl]

I remember how it would be the kiss of scorn if someone was cursed with the initials "VD"!!! But I never heard the "sis" line before, so that's new! This would be the kind of headline that you would take notice of, so it's great to see you here, checking out my poem about it! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Azithromycin is indeed a misused drug. Here too, many people take it at the drop of a hat for any ailment be it a sore throat, an ear infection and even a skin infection. This poem was fun to read but the underlying message leaves me cold with dread about the emergence of superbugs. The only thing to do is to try and stay safe. Another interesting, lively poem from you dear Margie!

[barleygirl]

You are the only reader commenting about the dual purpose of my poem . . . being funny, but also bringing up a real danger! I love that you caught that so fully. Some dreary days I envision a world with ongoing health crises due to a rash of new diseases/viruses/bacteria. The body is an amazingly effective healing machine if we just give it the right nutrients & not so much reliance on pill fixes! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[LouBelle]

Your use and choice of vocabulary is so rich it never ceases to amaze me! I am constantly in awe of your work, Margie. I couldn't help but laugh, too! .Cure-all cronies tout treatments so tangential / to workers eliminated for being non-essential' - I mean, you've got to laugh! You are so clever.
Best, Laura.

[barleygirl]

About 50% of the time, while I'm in the middle of writing a poem, I have no idea where I'm going. It is a wonder to me how these ideas pop into my head at just the right moment! Thanks for sharing (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Pete]

lol. i applaud this or should i say "clap"? there's still no cure for the common cold. there's safe sex so now there's safe social distancing. a condom is like a mask for a guy's johnson. are hookers considered essential workers? pick your poison but choose wisely. i think i'll drink an ice-cold corona today ... :)

[barleygirl]

The biggest boon is having sparked all this sass from you! This is one of those flippant commentaries that reminds me of the things you often hone in on about hilarious life! Thanks for stopping by to appreciate (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dave Brown]

This is a stretch from vandalized broccoli and makes me realized just how deeply you were affected by said vandalization, what with delving right into the serious problems associated with the very basic core of reproduction

[barleygirl]

My thinking can get pretty circular, being sequestered up here in the boonies with only the pecking birds & two damn lazy dogs to hear my rantings. Thank you for understanding my heavy scarring (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Dave Brown]

"heavy scarring"
Too funny!!
That alone is better than most of my poetry
a hug back for that beauty

[Paul Bell]

Why am I itching, and why does that knitting needle bring back memories.
I was always told sex was a killer, though maybe the advice should have been more literal.
I can see future sex performed wearing spacesuits. Wouldn't that be great hearing those words. That was out of this world, Paul.

[barleygirl]

Sex in spacesuits. That needs to be a poem. It's even chock full of alliteration. We're going orbital, baby! *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

[Paul Bell]

Saturn rings have got to be a goer. lol

[rew]

well said, Bravo.
clever, knowledgeable, erudite
and the last bit the last line - perhaps the most important - for those who may take notice, long term partners -Only.

regards from rew

[barleygirl]

Wow! I've never been called "erudite" & I don't think of myself that way, but I appreciate your uplifting words! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[rew]

Ok then, not 'erudite ' but - '' craftsperson''

rew

[barleygirl]

No! I like "erudite"! It helps explain why I use so many big words (which I get criticized about, which is why I never thought of it as a virtue!) *wink! wink!*

[rew]

'K Margie, we'll say... '' Erudite craftsperson ''

O and a big idea - make a badge of the above and then when critiques critique you for your ' erudition '
just flash the ''badge''

regards from rew

[barleygirl]

I love it. I will proudly don the badge. Shove it in people's faces, if need be *smile*

[Mauricio Montoya]

whoa! with everything happen it does give us something to think about, thanks for the heads up.

[barleygirl]

Thank you for considering my silly take on this morning's headlines! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Mauricio Montoya]

hey I always love input, some hide, some see but we all hear. Thank you even if it can be funny you spoke up. and most of all you've shared. lol

[Jibey]

Looks like we'll have to stay at home and f**k online in future... and wash our hands afterwards... Seems only selfies are safies.

Glad you're keeping your spirits up... 🌺

[barleygirl]

YOU ARE HILARIOUS! Thank you for topping off my nonsense poem with a cloud of whipped imaginative cream (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie