Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Flawed Thinking

Throughout the Covid nineteen pandemic
we’ve all been encouraged to wear a face mask
But it’s an illusion they protect us from getting the virus …
they prevent the wearer from inadvertently spreading the illness

We have to weigh up health advice about wearing these items
of course in many places it is compulsory
although some people are exempt for medical reasons


I’ve cracked a smile when I’ve seen homemade face coverings 
fashioned from flowery bras of various shapes and sizes
but these contraptions are a mere façade
they may be imperfect and flawed 
and can be easily torn or broken 



I’ll continue to do the right thing for me
for the health of myself and my family
and for our community…
because at long last we are covid free


Writing Prompt - Flawed - Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Constance La France

06/21/21

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M. L. Kiser June 27, 2021 at 9:06 PM An interesting viewpoint on masks; are we covid free? The newer versions are still coming with no guarantees that the shots protect. Perhaps we should continue indeed. Congraratulations on your win.

Constance La France June 25, 2021 at 4:55 PM Jan, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Flawed _ Challenge with your wonderful poem. Good use of the required words and I like your image too, love _ Constance

Christuraj Alex June 24, 2021 at 8:41 PM Wow. Great. Congratulations!

Lindsay Laurie June 24, 2021 at 4:38 PM Hello Jan … as much as masks are annoying, your verse gives me the reasoning why we wear them. Here it is law at this time, particularly indoors. We were covid free, but get the odd importation now and then - thanks Jan - Lindsay

Marilene Evans June 24, 2021 at 3:27 PM Congratulations. So, true, Jan. People just want to make money out of everything. Lacey like bras, designer ones, rhinestone ones.... and people buy them to show off...

Rico Leffanta June 22, 2021 at 11:34 AM I did not know bras could be easily torn or broken as I encourage women not to wear them since men can not figure out how to undo them . . . .

Rama Balasubramanian June 22, 2021 at 10:53 AM A creative take on contest prompt. Enjoyed reading. You used the given words superbly. Have a wonderful day ahead friend

Jenna Logan June 22, 2021 at 5:14 AM Hey Jan! Great incorporation of the prompt words in your free verse lines. Like the rhyming verse at the end, too. Thumbs up!!

David Kavanagh June 22, 2021 at 2:34 AM Heya Jan, I like the way you embedded the prompt words, I honestly would never have noticed them only for the bold print, the flowery bra, is a good one, haven’t seen any yet, but I have seen filthy ones on people, refusing to change them for whatever reason , I think the vaccine is a game changer, and appears to be the only way forward, great read, best of luck in the contest, cheers David

Victor Buhagiar June 21, 2021 at 10:59 PM I've been wearing a mask since March last year. And frankly, I'm fed up. But rules are rules and there's a hefty fine if you forget your mask. Hugs. Jan Allison June 22, 2021 at 12:37 AM We had to wear them in shops etc but now we have no restrictions except for visiting medical establishments and care homes - we are so lucky here Victor are covid free but the border changes will soon change that - cases in the Uk are rising yet people will be able to come over if they have had 2 jabs... it protects but doesnt stop you getting the virus... we will be back in lockdown with the Indian variant before we know it hugs jan xx

Panagiota Romios June 21, 2021 at 10:59 PM Love the humor in this. Are you aware that each death here is marked COVID, how insane is that! Under that premise no wonder the numbers are gigantic, They did scrapings fron inside Petrie dishes of masks! All filled with germs etc,horrible, Just what every kid needs,,,germs! AND Flu, pneumonia, cancers the virus are not going away, it’s an industry now, a way to control people by lying governments Fear rules, that’s how Hitler got to power, add propoganda! You control nations, it is sickening, Jan Pangie xx Jan Allison June 22, 2021 at 12:39 AM Yep every death no matter if their were underlying health conditions gets put down to covid if the patient had the virus. Thanks for noticing the humour - i look at a bloke with a flower bra mask and think - you look a right tit lol:-) We wear the disposable ones when we see mum in her care home but apart from going into medical establishments we are free to breathe the air mask free:-) hugs Jan xx

Mystic Rose Rose June 21, 2021 at 5:11 PM Dear Jan, I pray that one day we will all be covid free and mask free too. Its been a long treck, Hang in there, keep us smiling, at least behind our computer we are mask free, much love xo Jan Allison June 21, 2021 at 5:18 PM so true Vienna, we are totally covid free, I wear a mask when i see mum or go in a medical establishment, but apart from that we have no restrictions:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. June 21, 2021 at 4:33 PM Hi Jan, You used the chosen words and penned a good piece apt for the times we're living in. I can't wait for Covid 19 to be ancient history. Thank goodness the world is starting to open up; however, we still need to follow protocols because Covid is still here. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis Panagiota Romios June 21, 2021 at 11:10 PM There are 20,000 variants of The Virus already, Golly. The reason things are opening is that 7 states here have no problems, no masks, no deaths no distancing, The rest of tbe world took notice My state, New York, Illinois all have been under lockdown. Sick people, deaths,etc, our Gov is waking up. Lockdowns begone, Masks? Merde! LOL Add tons of suicides. Pangie xx Pangie xx Jan Allison June 21, 2021 at 4:47 PM We are officially covid free BUT our border opens on 28th and as long as people have 2 jabs and 14 days have elapsed since their last dose then they are free to visit with no restrictions, no test on arrival and no mask wearing - its ludicrous as the UK is rife with a new variant and of course many here myself included haven't had a second jab yet. Stay safe my friend:-) hugs Jan xx