Zero Reasons Why

If smallpox could be eradicated, using a vaccination program, 

There are zero reason why, this can't be eliminated, goddam.  

Our minds we can train and fortify, by nets we can our hostels fortify, 

This menace we can defeat, if in letter and spirit, with state guidelines we choose to comply.  

 

If fatalities in road accidents, could be historically reduced,

By simply insisting, that airbags and seat-belts be used.  

There are zero reasons why, by using spring loaded fans,

We can't stall people from acting, help them shelve their plans.  

We lived through the pandemic, using social distancing and mask, 

Can't we help people through this too- all we have to do is ask- 

If they are feeling OK, or considering a dire end,

Just listen deeply, and be there as a friend.  

 

You may think that you are quite helpless, when confronted with someone, who has made up his mind, 

All you need to do is be present and stay with them- there's magic in simply, being loving and kind.