we have all watched
that expert flick
as the doctor
levels the serum
in the syringe
and then holds it
at eye-level
to the light
before carefully adjusting
for the perfect
airless
dose.
We have all seen
that little squirt
(or dribble)
of precious liquid
that signifies
“safe to proceed”.
But now
as COVID sweeps the world
unselectively
i see wealth
pouring from
that needle
Countries bags their seats
like children
on a bus
Not wondering for a moment
about the people
left standing.
They continue
as separate from us
as a parallel line.
Ironically
unequal
