L Milton Hankins Poet Haiku

On Wearing a Mask Outdoors

freshly-mown grass smell
irritates sensitive nose 
violent sneezing

reddened itchy eyes
sign of allergies, indeed,
nasal congestion

wearing mask outdoors
reduce irritants from weeds
enjoy the fresh scent

Unwelcome advice
from your friendly lawn-mower
saves doctor's visit!


May 15, 2021

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Rico Leffanta May 16, 2021 at 12:03 PM Consider that the past year has seen a vast reduction in flu and other respiratory ailments simply because so many people wore a mask! L Milton Hankins May 16, 2021 at 12:34 PM So true, Rico. There has been far fewer cases of flu. I think many people are resistant only because they don't want to be told what to do, even if it is in their own best interests!

Terry Flood May 15, 2021 at 5:06 PM I use my mask every day... it makes a great slingshot. Good write, Milt. Terry L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 5:09 PM LOL. Thanks, Terry. Your visit always makes my day.

Caren Krutsinger May 15, 2021 at 4:22 PM An optimistic take on mask wearing L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 5:02 PM I suspect masks are here to stay in some quarters, Caren, but I don't like them!

Virginia Gelok May 15, 2021 at 4:17 PM so, thats one way to lokk at it ! lol... L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 5:02 PM Yep, I guess so. Allergies are no fun!

Andrea Dietrich May 15, 2021 at 4:11 PM a fun one, Milt! L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 5:01 PM Thanks so much for your kindness, Andrea.

Regina Mcintosh May 15, 2021 at 3:01 PM Wonderful write and so true :) I don't have allergies but know many who do. God bless you always. Love, Gina L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 5:01 PM You are so lucky. If I'm driving down the road and pass a large growth of ragweed, I start sneezing and blowing inside the car! Thanks for the read.

Tom Cunningham May 15, 2021 at 2:44 PM Im count myself as one of the lucky ones as I dont suffer hay fever, sadly my wife and son in law do. In fact I love the smell of a freshly cut lawn. Lol Tom L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 5:01 PM Oh, I love the smell, Tom, but I pay for it.

Panagiota Romios May 15, 2021 at 2:30 PM Funny. Good advice. Pangie L Milton Hankins May 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM Thanks for the read, Pangie.