
[As #CancelCulture has become all the rage (and we adjust to new rules under our new normal), why not put it to good use and just cancel #AprilFoolsDay this year?]
New Rules: No Fools?
As March comes to a close, another month
(and quarter) has come and gone.
One that was supposed to mark
the beginning of a new season’s dawn.
One of new possibilities,
instead has been punctuated
more by stark casualties.
Of massive proportions on various fronts,
with the economy and public health
taking the biggest brunts.
So in this context I wanna say,
that maybe this year we consider
retiring April Fools' Day?
Of course, I’m a fan of good humor
and dry sarcastic wit.
Something we need more of these days,
in fact, waaaay more of it.
It’s just that in this era of Fake News,
with skepticism and doubt
already sown so widespread;
Such grave consequences under this ruse,
Because of those sick in the head,
now leaving too many dead.
It’s in this context that I am reluctant
to promote more acts of shock or disbelief.
In an already weary world filled with such dread,
What we most need is some hope and belief.
Belief in the greater good,
in humanity, and of
the prospect of relief.
So instead of a day of committing
silly pranks that ignite shock and fear,
can we instead rally the masses
behind committing more random acts of kindness?
For those all around us, both far and near?
Increasing the quotients of humor, compassion,
and plenty of laughter.
So that together, we can all very soon,
be able to celebrate a post-COVID
happily-ever-after?
[Image Credit: Brooke Lark on Unsplash]
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