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Anti-Maskers

I think that I can guarantee That many who remain mask-free Make others who are rules-obsessed Both furious and super-stressed And wishing they could find a way To make uncovered faces pay For those whose nose and mouth are bare Are thus proclaiming, “I don’t care!” The maskers of the world retain Their diligence, perhaps in vain Unless vaccines will set them free; I hope that there’s a dose for me! (a parody of "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer for the contest of L Milton Hankins)

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Date: 12/26/2020 1:11:00 PM
I am related to my own Covid Mary who refused to wear a mask. She would be the first one to bully her way to a hospital bed. This poem resonates with me.
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Date: 12/20/2020 3:07:00 PM
wonderful parody Ilene, the irony here is that we dont wear masks as we are covid free in the community and are wary of those who do.. wondering if they are breaking isolation rules. hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/20/2020 2:59:00 PM
Gosh, this works perfectly, ilene -- right in sync with Joyce K's classic, (the only poem I remember from high school)... As for anti-maskers, although I wear the mask compliantly, I am sympathetic. The guidance on masks has changed a couple of times, the governors keep moving the goal posts, and there's still no definitive proof that they do any good whatsoever. That said, I still wear the mask. At least, so far. Cheers, Gershon
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Date: 12/20/2020 11:48:00 AM
Splendid parody, Ilene, with and appropriate message. I predict this will be a top winner in the contest - Bob H
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Date: 12/20/2020 11:11:00 AM
One hopes a dose of a vaccine that works rather than a dose of virus! Another winner, Ilene! Aloha! Rico
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