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Alone Together: The Human Virus

A Poem

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Julie R. Neidlinger
May 20, 2026
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Alone Together: And Other Pandemic Lies

Alone Together: And Other Pandemic Lies

Julie R. Neidlinger
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Apr 27
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We can see the sky clearly now that the human virus is almost gone.

The
sky so clear
roads so empty
cars so silent
office lights turned off.

We’re thrilled to see you lose your job so nature could take over.

So glad you dirty humans aren’t
touching
hugging
caressing
comforting
hol…

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