Omicron, Omicron, Omicron!

An infectious disease called corona

Swallowed up 2020 like the whale did Jonah.

2021 saw the spread of multiple vaccines

As of yet, they haven’t altered any genes.

61% of Americans have been twice poked

Yet to the virus we are still somewhat yoked.

The newest variant dubbed ‘omicron’

Gives lockdowns and masks a new dawn.

Per a recent study, more infectious, not milder-

Dr. Fauci warns hospitals will get a lot wilder.

In NYC, the highest ever case number in one day

Paul Rudd hosted SNL in an unpreferred way.

The NFL moved three Saturday games to next week

Fantasy football playoffs appreciate not this tweak.

The NBA postponing matchups left and right

Load management appears to be nice and tight.

Across Europe, infections grow like lightning

Effects on travel and tourism frightening.

Ok, enough of news dour and depressing

As for solution, no need for guessing.

Get poked once and twice, then boosted

Before society becomes completely polluted.