Perils of Caffeine in the Evening

 Early on in the pandemic I saw the virus as aliens in a game of Space Invaders, missiles to be dodged and ducked by scurrying into the street to avoid people walking in my direction, holding my breath for 10 seconds and presenting my mask if someone passed unavoidably close.

With my first shot of vaccine the imagery has shifted.  I now see a burgeoning atmosphere surrounding me, thickening with each passing day.  By the time of my second shot I expect to see bursts of light and showering sparks as hapless viruses plunge into the impervious ether like so much space junk.

Until then I hunker, and watch the dinosaurs for signs of imminent extinction.