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It’s not cool this April fool to play tricks on outsiders.<\/p>\n

Forget the jokes, it’s not a hoax, be good to care providers.<\/div>\n
Help out with social distancing, perhaps wear scarves or masks.<\/div>\n
And try to find a time and place not crowded for your tasks.<\/div>\n
Spend time inside, don’t walk or ride, unless you need provisions.<\/div>\n
Then make it fast, the time is past for pondering decisions.<\/div>\n
Wash off your hands, don’t touch your face, don’t sneeze without a blocker.<\/div>\n
Avoid the germs, obey the terms, it shouldn’t be a shocker.<\/div>\n
There’ll come a time on down the line when folks can congregate.<\/div>\n
But not today, just stay away, your soon could be too late.<\/div>\n
This April first might\u00a0be the worst in our health history.<\/div>\n
So, can the pranks, stay in, give thanks, and read a mystery.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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