Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

16 Masks

I counted 16 masks today,
Discarded on the street.
The back-to-normal has begun
But isn’t quite complete.

I’m guessing most, by accident,
Were dropped upon the ground,
Not jubilantly yanked from faces
Since new rules abound.

Still, 16 masks? Just weeks ago
There’d be 10 times as many
And likely, in a few months’ time,
I doubt if there’ll be any.

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Caren Krutsinger June 24, 2021 at 1:04 AM " 16 masks? Just weeks ago There’d be 10 times as many" I have to admit I was thrilled on June 12th when I could stop wearing a mask every day. I hope this is almost over. The rhyming you did made this lively and fun - a serious subject.

Gershon Wolf June 21, 2021 at 8:13 PM Good riddance to those masks!!!! Enjoyed your witty repartee, ilene. :) gw

Jan Allison June 19, 2021 at 11:40 AM Absolutely no excuse for littering We dont have to wear them until we go into a medical facility BUT the border re opens on 28th and as long as folk have had 2 jabs they dont need testing - sheer madness with the Indian variant rife in the UK. will start wearing mine and dispose of it safely at home, hugs jan xx

Daniel Turner June 19, 2021 at 11:16 AM I am still wearing mine and intend to do so until I decide otherwise. However, I don't see that many on the ground here. I am glad because the wal-mart sacks are everywhere. We really couldn't stand much more litter than that. Great to read you again. Ilene.

Rico Leffanta June 19, 2021 at 10:52 AM Too many mothers treat their children as "special" beings who don't need to pick up after themselves because mum can do that! 16 spankings should be rendered! Aloha! Rico