I was waiting in line
for my COVID booster
a couple days ago,
chatting with a stranger.
She said one of her friends
didn’t want to get the booster.
I laughed and said
no one WANTS
to get the booster.
I don’t WANT to wear a mask.
I don’t WANT to worry
about loved ones
becoming ill.
None of this
is what I WANT.
I HAVE to take
these actions
to keep as many people
safe as possible.
Some things, some actions
have to happen
whether we want them
or not.
Just do it.