No playoff races to watch in the NHL
The NBA suspense is done as well
No pitcher has thrown a single ball
In fact there is no sports to watch at all
There is only one standings that continues out there
It’s the Corona Virus that we all have to share
The statistics are on display for you to discover
Showing the cases, the deaths, and those who recover
It’s a grim reminder of how just how far this virus has spread
It’s hard to believe how many people ignore this instead
We all know that Trump was in denial right from the start
I wonder what he must think when he gazes at that chart
Thanks to him, his Americans are in the number one spot
This infection hasn’t just disappeared as he had first thought
Let him take in all the accolades, the glory and fame
Thanks to his ineptness he is on top in this game
His first reaction was that it was a hoax started by his opposition
Blaming everyone else for the reason that he is in this position
He’s doing his backtracking more often these days
As per usual, you can’t believe anything that he says
As each day progresses the situation becomes more worse
He is unable to escape to his exclusive golf course
What was once a short fuse is now even shorter
He’s having temper tantrums right in front of the reporters
Still in his head he believes his actions are perfect in every way
He has never taken any responsibility for what was a long delay
You fact check all his statements and you see they are more lies
You call him up on all these facts but he continues to deny
So all his colleagues sit back and let this fiasco proceed
Being the ruler of the empire, I guess that’s what he’s decreed
Who knows how long we have to remain shut ins on this planet
If there is one lesson I’ve learned, it’s not to take anything for granted
Throughout this long shutdown, I’ve gained some perspective
This as a result has made me more reflective
I realize now that the fact that there is no sports on tv hasn’t bothered me that much
I miss my children and grandchildren’s presence and I miss their touch
I don’t care who wins this year’s championship or who wins the next game
When this pandemic finally gets resolved, things definitely won’t be the same
I think what everyone will soon discover
That these sports empires will be slow to recover
I don’t think people will be rushing in to fill that sports seat
It will be weeks before we feel safe enough to meet
With the loss of so many jobs and the small businesses that will fold
I think most people will put their extra curriculars on hold
It will take some time for everyone to feel they are in the clear
I think most of the major sports might be done for the year
Baseball is already in trouble and football could be a toss
Will the owners proceed and risk taking a loss?
I know they will do their research and analyze it to hell
They won’t proceed until they know their tickets will sell
Real decisions in the world literally mean life and death
As far as sports leagues proceeding, I won’t hold my breath
We have to get this COVID- 19 battle out of the way
It’s all that should be focused on each and every day
It’s time to get Trump reined in and hold him to task
Get someone out there to answer the questions the reporters ask
If he is incapable of handling this job, he should be forced to resign
There’s no time for his stupidity when there are human lives on the line
The Black Sheep Poet 