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Prolonged Vacation (Wattpad Contest Entry)

Hey man, I didn't come here from such a long way

To hear someone say 'travel is banned so please stay'

Stay? No, I'd rather you stay away

I have suffered through many prolonged work days

But a prolonged vacation? Since when was that a valid case?

And you want me to pay, you say that leave I may

But then the borders are sealed so I need a place to stay

I'm getting robbed in front of my face

A vacation that's forced now I'm so dazed

Okay fine what's for entertainment? 'Stay in your place'

Excuse me, did you just say that to my face?

The sacrifices made to slow COVID's race

I thought about what they said, laid down on the plush bed

Guess it was either quarantine or be dead

As the wi-fi router blinked in red, I realized

That there was no reason to scream

I got what I would want at home, plus ice cream

Perhaps it may not be so bad a vacation after all, but still

Never thought repose could be imposed, even in my wildest dreams.