Influenza Poem by obed Souza

Influenza

‘ Suddenly the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. The king watched the hand as it wrote. His face turned pale and he was frightened that his knees knocked together and his legs gave way.” (Daniel 5: 5-6)

Influenza in the headlines!
The world caught by surprise.
Despite our technological supplies
Unexpected guest got man under demise!
Nothing prepared, the cold in spread!

From the pigpen the skies dropp us a note:
Tomorrow you might be nothing but a quote.
Better be wise: please, take a coat, a flask and a mask.
Before death blow away your breath.

As you might not find bottled life in shops nearby,
Store it up, deep in your heart … the train is nigh.
Eternity will be passing by for a last call out!
Just in case it finds you naked under your coat, and in your flask just a scent of fine wine,

There´s no doubt! Heaven´s errands cry loud!
Beware! Handle with care!

Obed Souza