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The Test

i studied

learned the
vocabulary

pondered the concepts

read the popular
and scientific literature

when the symptoms began

i wrote it off
to allergies

then the flu

tried the usual
remedies
rest hydration
decongestants
sunshine meditation

hot toddies

but nothing worked
i felt worse

finally
stuck a swab up my nose

hoping to fail

but passed the test

COVID
finally caught up

now what

(C)2022 Raibeart Bruis
Written by Kinkpoet
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