Fear of a New Pandemic

In science my class is learning about epidemics and illnesses. We learned about a terrible bird flu that happened in 1718. The flu was terrible and killed many people. Don't worry, there is not a terrible illness spreading right now so there is nothing to fear. I wrote a poem about how I would feel if I was living in a time when the virus was spreading and what my fears would be. I hope you enjoy my poem and remember to wash your hands to prevent sickness!

Fear of a New Pandemic

Will I start getting headaches,

Will I sweat when the fever “breaks”,

Will my face turn purple or blue,

How will I know if I get some type of bird flue?

No universal vaccine has been made,

So will I faint when I’m not in the shade,

Will I start to get dizzy and see things that aren't real,

What will I do, how will I feel?

What will happen when the pandemic starts to spread,

And people fill each hospital bed,

What will happen what will I do,

If it spreads to me and you?

Will doctors be afraid and leave me alone,

As I throw up and groan,

Will this pandemic turn out worse than the one in 1718,

Will it injure my appetite and hurt my spleen?

What will I do if it comes back,

Will the viruses find me and attack,

What will happen if it returns brand new,

Will I escape the next dangerous flu?