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Hysterical Blindness

It continues to befuddle my inquisitive mind why many of you have attacked and maligned vaccines, and have decided to become aligned with other naysayers. Are you physically blind? It's not amusing when false dogma spreads terror Your claims are outrageous and uttered in error Open your eyes to the truth, and be a torchbearer instead of creating hysteria as a rankled despairer. I'm not suggesting you wear rose-colored shades, but stop throwing darts at hearts and live grenades at those fighting for the right cause in the crusades. Life or death is not a game to play like charades. I wonder how you'd feel if one you loved had died for refusing to allow a needle to pierce their hide. Would you admit your theories had been cockeyed or pig-headedly insist, "Vaccinations are unjustified." Remove the cloth binding your eyes. Set yourself free of lies sweetened with rhetoric, so we all might be safer in a world that's not destined for its apogee. Listen, if you refuse to see. Please consider this plea. October 5, 2021 This or That, Vol 7 Contest - Hysterical Blindness Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

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Date: 10/10/2021 4:13:00 PM
Excellent poem saying truths that need to be said!Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 10/9/2021 10:17:00 PM
"Life or death is not a game to play like charades." Beautifully said. Great Writing! Congratulations!
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Date: 10/9/2021 7:24:00 PM
A strong, assertive write, Jenna, that doesn't compromise its principled premise to those blind to scientific evidence. Congratulations on this superb poem! Brian
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Date: 10/9/2021 11:38:00 AM
Always a treat to read your poems, Jenna. I agree with the essence of your poem. It's a shame that otherwise smart people appear to doubt science and some even feign ignorance. You always write winning poems--this one no exception. Congrats on your podium win.
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Date: 10/9/2021 10:24:00 AM
Wonderful writing and SO TRUE. Love it. God bless you. Love, Gina
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Date: 10/9/2021 10:08:00 AM
Jenna, you have done an excellent job and deserve to be congratulated on your contest victory with your inspiring poem.
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Date: 10/9/2021 8:54:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in my contest with this phenomenal piece, Jenna:-) Peace and love.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 10/9/2021 9:11:00 AM
Thank you for honoring this poem with a placement in your contest, Edward. I appreciate that.
Date: 10/8/2021 8:16:00 AM
I think your message is spot on. I didn't want it at first but I am glad I chose to listen to facts and not the fiction. Great write Jenna!!
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Jenna Logan
Date: 10/8/2021 8:37:00 AM
Thanks, Mark. I received a booster yesterday. Just a slightly sore arm.
Date: 10/5/2021 10:00:00 AM
Science should not be politicized !! Well done Jenna xxoo
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Jenna Logan
Date: 10/5/2021 10:15:00 AM
Agreed, Mike. Thanks for the visit and comments.
Date: 10/5/2021 8:07:00 AM
Right on-target, Jenna. I cannot understand why anyone would resist a vaccination that would save their life and the lives of those around them.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 10/5/2021 10:15:00 AM
Nor can I, Milt. Thanks for supporting my thoughts.
Date: 10/5/2021 7:38:00 AM
Too late to complain. I had two complimenting vaccines and I think soon I'll be told to take a booster.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 10/5/2021 10:14:00 AM
I'm ready for my booster. Thanks, Victor.
Date: 10/5/2021 6:53:00 AM
Many staunch opposers to the vaccine have died and their last words were I wish I'd had the shot sadly too late. Well written Jenna. Tom
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Jenna Logan
Date: 10/5/2021 7:02:00 AM
Thanks for your thoughts, Tom. I cannot fathom the reason for their opposition when facts prove them wrong.

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