L Milton Hankins Poet Quintain (English)

Masks

Revelers wear masks without complaint
On Halloween, which makes me wonder
Why we find it hard to practice restraint,
     Commonsense and friendships we squander
     By casting good scientific practices asunder.

written October 19, 2021

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Maurice Rigoler October 21, 2021 at 5:56 PM Nicely said and love the rhymes. / Maurice L Milton Hankins October 21, 2021 at 6:38 PM Thank you, Maurice. Your compliment means so much to me.

Mike Gentile October 21, 2021 at 3:48 AM Quite the irony you have captured Milton, well done!! L Milton Hankins October 21, 2021 at 8:51 AM Hey thanks, Mike. I appreciated your comment and your thoughtful compliment.

Sotto Poet October 20, 2021 at 7:35 PM Your poem is exceptionally well-written and beautifully stated. When it comes to Halloween masks, the mouth and nose aren't often the only features. L Milton Hankins October 21, 2021 at 8:55 AM That is true, Lasaad. Thanks for your read.

Caren Krutsinger October 20, 2021 at 10:18 AM This is a true gem. L Milton Hankins October 20, 2021 at 2:21 PM Caren, thanks.

Jan Allison October 20, 2021 at 8:03 AM Oh the irony,,, i love it on so many levels Milton:-) hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins October 20, 2021 at 2:23 PM Jan, thanks!

John Lawless October 20, 2021 at 5:13 AM I wore a mask....and all I got was three shots and a promise..... L Milton Hankins October 20, 2021 at 7:37 AM Thanks for your comment, John.

Shirley Hawkins October 19, 2021 at 9:58 PM I agree on both counts.... Halloween masks more than the mouth and nose sometimes.... L Milton Hankins October 20, 2021 at 7:38 AM Thank you for your comment, Shirley.

Arthur Vaso October 19, 2021 at 8:14 PM Very well and poetically said! L Milton Hankins October 19, 2021 at 9:25 PM Thanks, Arthur. I appreciate your comment.