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My muse stopped by today He knew he’d find me home With this current virus I seldom outside roam The Governor’s making changes Things are freeing up a bit I sense with all this “freedom Corona deaths may take a hit. So many resist face covering It seems an overbearing task To slip behind that silly thing When in public: Wear a mask When I’m out & about I see a “no mask” comin’ I step off to the curb I don’t care to see’em grinnin’ I’ve seen some blow their snot On the grass & on the walk Where little neighbor kids Draw pictures there with chalk Folks think it’s only grey hairs Daily dying from this stuff But a growing number of kids Are having it awfully ruff Some may think the “old timers” Are all ‘huddled’ in care-centers So they can’t get it from others Unless someone, outside enters. Essential workers & suppliers Must come and go each day If one of them gets it from you It spreads so easily that way. I wear a mask for many reasons Fear may head that list But care and respect for others I might offer here as a gift Do I think they do much good? That’s questionable as best I believe they offer folks comfort That’s enough to pass my test For years there have been signs On doors you enter by No shirt, no shoes, no service Today I wonder why? Many claim "so loudly” today Their ‘rights’ are being taken As though “Basic Freedoms” Have suddenly been shaken This temporary bother Of putting on a mask Will surely not be extended To an every lasting task “They can’t tell us what to do!” “We citizens have our rights!” Although we can’t run naked We have to wear our tights ;o) We’re told to walk & don’t walk With the blinking of a sign Your dog poops in a park thicket You will get the ticket. :o) Next time you’re in a theatre The crowd is still and quiet Don’t stand and yell out FIRE You might surely start a riot. So you selfish “no mask” champs Just go along your way My only hope is, if there’s harm It’s you that has to pay. ;o( Written by oldbuck 5/24/2020 In the midst of the pandemic.
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