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Oh, Why Must I Wear This Uncomfortable Mask

Oh, why must I wear this uncomfortable mask, when entering stores, or working at my desk? Don't listen to erratic idiots or irrational fools: think about your health, do the right thing always; if death dealt with our reality so frightening and changeless: whom do you think would win this race of treacherousness? Death is not a benefactor of mercy kindling life with spoils, it steals all we possess, all we hide leaving anguishing tears; so take down all the white flags for an armistice not allowed, who committed heinous acts will surrender to a myth so dowsed... where other graves have been covered with damp and black dirt, watch helpless mothers weep to seek a pity that diminishes all hurt! Oh, why must I wear this uncomfortable mask to please politicians who justify their mandate? Let's not bump into the rageful mouths that reject this hard task, they may lynch us, or even hurt us if police aren't watching us; this is a dilemma for many not wearing it to claim all freedoms: is there any freedom left, not obeying the Law that keeps us safe? ,

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