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Face Masks

I do not understand the fuss
Over wearing a simple mask,
Such a reasonable thing to ask
A safety benefit for all of us.

written September 15, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

September 20, 2021 at 11:12 AM

It will never seem natural, but it does seem responsible and kind.

L Milton Hankins

September 20, 2021 at 1:30 PM

True, but if I can prevent one case, it will be worth it. My sister-in-law lost her best friend yesterday. After eight weeks or more on the vent, they had to pull the plugs. It's so sad.

Maurice Rigoler

September 18, 2021 at 1:54 AM

Very succinctly written wisdom, Milton. / Maurice

L Milton Hankins

September 18, 2021 at 1:49 PM

Maurice, thanks so much for your comment on my little poem.

Delice Arleen Skelly

September 17, 2021 at 3:56 AM

I cannot be separated from my mask, it's part of my routine now particularly as we are coming into the flu season..We need to be reminded of all the benefits to covering up...Delice

L Milton Hankins

September 20, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Good thinking, Delice. I think I'll be wearing my mask in public for a long, long time. It's not hurting me, and it may be helping someone else.

Avery Won

September 16, 2021 at 4:56 AM

Thank you for this :) I personally think they should always be required in a doctor's office. I mean, if you KNOW you're sick, why wouldn't you do your part in keeping those around you healthy?

L Milton Hankins

September 16, 2021 at 8:11 AM

That's a very good point, Avery. I'm glad you agreed with my plea to wear masks for everyone's safety.

Terry Flood

September 15, 2021 at 4:02 PM

I agree, Milt… but you should’ve seen the looks I got when I went shopping in Annie’s cucumber face mask!

L Milton Hankins

September 15, 2021 at 5:12 PM

(chuckling) I'll bet those looks were very interesting...shocking?

Tom Cunningham

September 15, 2021 at 12:08 PM

Couldn't agree more Milton and with winter coming and people coughing and sneezing more not wearing a mask is a recipe for disaster. Its still raging over here with new infections every day. Tom

L Milton Hankins

September 15, 2021 at 3:10 PM

Thank you, Tom. I just wrote this little ditty and then realized it needed wider readership, so....of course, some folks never get it!