“Why do you still have that mask on?”
What sarcastic replies I could give!
Did I miss the memo?
Has Covid been cured?
I try to remain positive
This mask on my face is my business
May I gently direct you to yours?
You see, this horrific pandemic
Isn’t something I’ve dealt with before
All I know is, that millions of people
Are no longer living today
Among them, belligerent loudmouths
Determined to have their own way
I’m not sure why my mask offends you
How mad are you trying to get?
Note the respect I extend you
But wait— have we even met?
What triggers you to approach strangers?
In what state of denial are you
That you mock a deadly, airborne virus
Its cousins, and variants, too?
Does my mask make you rethink your logic?
Is it really about faith, or God?
Is it YOU who’s secretly frightened?
Is all your bravado a fraud?
Should I take off my mask, will it make you
Feel better about your decision
To gamble with your well-being
Or think fabric is causing division?
Could it be an existing condition?
Or a child who cannot be vaxed?
Is it simply consideration?
Did you think before you asked?
It’s as if my masking will hurt you
Or stop you from going your way
Do you know that we’re in a pandemic?
I’m not sure what you want me to say
Pay attention.
This thing is not over
But here’s what I’m not going to do
Take my mask off while I’m in public
To satisfy bullies like you
Now, I’ll commence minding my business
Like my Mama taught me to do
I’ve made it this far without COVID
Allergies, cold, or the flu
If masking means thinking of others
Or keeping a virus at bay
It’s the least I can do for my neighbors
I’m sorry--- were you going to say
Something stupid like “Covid is over”?
Or quote what the CDC said?
Have you noticed many are still sickly?
Every day, we’re still mourning the dead
Just because agencies have stopped counting
Or don’t track, or trace as we should
Doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods yet
If only we’d all understood
How insane it was to politicize
A health crisis that spawned many fools
Who conflated safety with freedom
And are still flaunting useful tools
Like cleanliness, distancing; masking
How bad does it have to be
Before you stop thinking this mask on MY face
Is hindering YOUR liberty?
And what of MY choice to wear it?
When did your rights supersede mine?
I get that you’re over Miss ‘Rona
But your bullying crosses the line
So why not try keeping your mouth shut?
Assume a good reason exists
For why others choose to keep masking
And not putting their health at risk
How about you just mind your own business
Stop hassling those who are masked
Lest you find your face covered in Lysol or mace
Before you even ask
#masking
#coronavirus
#COVID19
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