Earl Schumacker Poet Free verse

Mask

In daytime I wear a Lone Rangers mask
At dusk it is my Zorro mask and scarf
In between I walk around with raccoon families
On a leash to avoid confusion and the virus too
A red bandanna and a cowboy hat are suggested
When going to the bank or off to rob a train
I lost my job for some strange reason
We must remember to bring six shooters
One for each hand if we are so inclined
A new career in crime is needed right away
Because Halloween is only for one day
Children need more than candy to get by
When work is hard to find in these pandemic times

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Jan Allison May 24, 2020 at 8:57 AM Just keep the ppe on Earl and stay safe, thanks for the smile:-) hugs Jan xx Earl Schumacker May 24, 2020 at 11:39 AM Hi Jan, Thanks! I wanted to mention the Batman mask but that hits too close to home since the virus comes from bats. Glad you enjoyed the silliness. Take care and don't rob banks...Trains are more fun and adventurous. Earl

Caren Krutsinger May 23, 2020 at 10:12 PM Earl, this poem made me smile and chuckle to myself, as I pictured it and recognized the accuracy and appropriateness of this poem at this time. Well done! Earl Schumacker May 23, 2020 at 10:45 PM Hi Caren, Thank you. I appreciate your comments. Glad you liked it. Try as I might, I still can't remove the masks from my racoons, even after washing them with soap and water for 20 seconds as suggested by the CDC and WHO but they do look gangster so I'm ok with that. Have a great day and stay safe. Earl