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Doctors taking my temp
Feeling monitored by medical professionals, possibly due to illness.
Have the shortness of breath
Experiencing difficulty breathing, a symptom of illness.
Economy going downhill
Observing a decline in the economy.
Seattle stealing all the rolls
Referring to a shortage of supplies in Seattle.
Won’t let me see my cousins
Unable to meet relatives, likely due to restrictions.
Governor canceling my school
School closure ordered by the governor.
No parks open for play
Parks are closed, limiting recreational activities.
No beaches for my pool
Beaches inaccessible, impacting leisure activities.
Tella, we end of March
Referencing a communication or announcement made in March.
Now tella us April
Similar communication or announcement made in April.
One percent are dying
Stating a small percentage of people are dying.
Making it sound like 20
Exaggeration of the seriousness, making it seem higher.
Shutting down the businesses
Forcing closure of businesses due to the situation.
Shutting down our economy
Impact on the economy due to business closures.
Some say it is good
Some perceive the situation positively.
But most say bad
However, most view it negatively.
I got no toilet paper
Experiencing a shortage of essential items.
Got no friends to hangout
Lack of social connections or companionship.
Doing the same thing day after day
Monotonous routine repeated daily.
Get up, schoolwork, chores, then sleep
Describing a repetitive daily schedule involving schoolwork and chores.
When will it end, this crazy way
Expressing a desire for an end to the chaotic situation.
This virus
Referring to the virus causing the mentioned difficulties.
Have to write it down on papyrus
Highlighting the seriousness of the virus by comparing it to ancient documentation.
It’s serious
Stating the severity of the situation caused by the virus.
It’s making me go delirious
Expressing a feeling of confusion or mental distress due to the situation.
It’s untrustful
Implying a lack of trust in the situation or information provided.
So many cases it’s a mouthful
Noting the overwhelming number of reported cases.
If you’re not careful
Warning about the importance of being cautious to avoid becoming infected.
You will join them too
Implying the possibility of falling ill if not careful.
I am a survivor
Asserting resilience and strength in facing the situation.
I am a warrior
Self-identification as someone who survives and fights.
No cries from the graves and the shadows of dought
No apparent distress from the deceased or uncertainties.
Nothing to worry about
Stating there's nothing to be concerned about.
Anything that comes my way I fought off
Successfully overcoming any challenges faced.
Any mental war in my brain I thought off
Managing and overcoming internal struggles or conflicts.
But with my army, I say the rise to the occasion
Encouraging a collective response to rise against the situation.
Rise to the fight
Encouraging to face and confront the challenges.
Rise with us or go home in shame
Urging unity or participation in overcoming difficulties.
I got no toilet paper
Reiteration of the shortage of essential items.
Got no friends to hangout
Reiterating the lack of social connections or companionship.
Doing the same thing day after day
Repetition of the monotonous daily routine.
Get up, schoolwork, chores, then sleep
Describing the repetitive daily schedule involving schoolwork and chores.
When will it end, this crazy way
Expressing a longing for an end to the chaotic situation.
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