Lea B. Jennings is a retired Adult Nurse Practitioner living in Rochester, Minnesota. She is actively involved in the South East Minnesota Poetry group, with several poems published in the local newspaper.

COVID-19 Journal
By Lea B. Jennings

Uncertainty. Confusion.
Spring. Birds singing.
Social Distancing. Friday, March 13, 2020.
Failure of National Leadership.
Poor preparation. Death.
Personal Protective Equipment.
Providers at risk.
Health care systems overwhelmed.
Plague. Pandemic. Fear.
Viral load.
Pushed to the very limits.
Alone together.