In-Betweens

Certain food containers, When the cover’s off, reveal An extra piece of plastic Or of foil meant to seal. When opening these items, There’s a choice for you to make – Remove and toss that layer Or retain it. What’s at stake? You might get more protection If you leave it, but, oh, boy, It blocks your easy access To the food and might annoy. To me, there’s not a question – I just throw that piece away. The cover keeps things fresh enough, Convenience holding sway. When visiting my son, though, I defer to his routines And stop myself from yanking off Protective in-betweens.