To Mask Or Not To Mask
We watch the news, we get advice
And then, before we’ve listened twice,
The recommended actions change
And what results is slightly strange.
For should we wear a mask or not?
It’s “no” for those who’ve had the shot
(Or both, if what you got was Pfizer;
One is just the appetizer).
In my ‘hood we all were masked.
Who had vaccines? Nobody asked.
But now the CDC has spoken,
Former rules have all been broken.
Some still cover mouth and nose
Out of habit, I suppose.
Others don’t wear masks at all
Following the latest call.
Most fall somewhere in between,
Dangling masks which likely mean
If you’re too close or seem to lack
A vaccine, then the mask pops back.
Of course, you cannot really tell
Who’s gotten vaxxed, but it would quell
A lot of fear, for then we could
Remove our vexing masks for good.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2021
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