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Unmasking the Masquerade

Copycat Chinstrap penguins I see you everywhere, In shopping malls on buses mocking our precious air, Why wear a mask underneath your chin, Then go about in public donning an imbecilic grin, Maybe I’m missing something the gills on your neck, No I’m sure only fish have them, last time I checked, Tracheostomy covers masking up your tubes, Dimwits would you wear knickers on your boobs, But hey it’s ok, nobody will ever notice, Thinking we’re all dumb as you, theres the real injustice. Podium placing promise(2) Poetry Contest Sponsor by Brian strand 30/12/20

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/7/2021 8:30:00 AM

Funny ...I am behind I did not know this was going on. Those masks are horrible and for some people it lowers their blood oxygen which can cause them to pass out. We will continue to use them though until it is safe. Congrats on your winner. Sara

David Kavanagh
Date: 1/7/2021 10:53:00 AM

Thanks Sara, my point here is quite clear, if anyone wears a mask under their chin, what is the point in wearing it at all, I’m not a fan of the mask, but I persevere and wear it properly for the sake of everyone’s health, cheers David

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 12/31/2020 1:22:00 AM

Found it after lots of scrolling. Aha its about those, yes there are some, who are wearing the mask only on the chin not where they should, so not covering up the noses snd mouth as is the purpose of masks. So you wrote a fantastic sarcastic scintillating poem mocking them . Kudos.

David Kavanagh
Date: 12/31/2020 6:39:00 AM

Absolutely Zaynab, at least if going to wear a mask, for whatever reason wear it properly, otherwise it just becomes a joke, delighted you found it eventually, and enjoyed the poem cheers David

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 9/12/2020 5:26:00 PM

... Sadly hilarious, David...! The goons are ridiculous! Love your opening line, how good is that - copycat chinstrap penguins..! Gils on neck, that's a cool analogy. Hope it's getting better where you are.... Vaccinations getting nearer now.....

David Kavanagh
Date: 9/13/2020 8:24:00 AM

Not really Sigrid it’s on a resurgence at the moment so hopefully not another lockdown I swear goons is right I’d have more respect if they wore no mask at all, they actually believe people we can’t see through their charade, hopefully the vaccine early next year, at least we got a laugh from the poem cheers David,

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 7/26/2020 12:01:00 PM

Yes, mop up that virus on your neck.

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/26/2020 1:32:00 PM

By the neck, forgive the pun.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 7/26/2020 12:17:00 PM

Something with a little paper parasol, on me.

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/26/2020 12:10:00 PM

In god’s name why even bother donning a mask under your chin, or indeed as a hair band, I need a drink super Mo, cheers David