please

i beg of you 

please wear your mask

i don't think this

is too much to ask!

we all are stressed

and oh so bored

not able to do things

we once adored.

meetings are now

all on zoom

can't have large groups

in one room.

we've all stocked up

on hand sanitizer

tank tops and shorts

are our new attire.

celebrations are now

all drive-bys

we've had to learn

to improvise.

the news tells us

of cases exponential

hope and patience

are truly essential.

yes, wear the damn mask

decorative or plain

we're all in this together

so please don't complain!

 

Reviews

[emmajoy]

if ever there's better bewilderment, humour and touches of horror said in one poem, this is THE ONE, Lyd! You've said it all, stru t every nail on the head and YES we must wear masks, be more than patient and remember we're all in this together. Super piece of writing, hits home too and that makes it memorable Please read message... So hope your weekend goes happily. x

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Emma....and I did receive your email. Will answer at some point today. Lydi**

[emmajoy]

Thank goodness.. so glad things work at least sometimes. Apparently there have been probs on- lin - too many jokes about virus going around.. dont think theyre funny to be honest. Hugs, enjoy your day.. x

[Gee]

Lol. A bit late for that in some countries especially when half witted leaders refuse to believe medical evidence !
Good morning Lydia, hope you are well.

[Lydia Shutter]

Good morning, Gee. Yes, all is well in my home.....but the cases of Covid-19 continue to rise all around us. Thanks for the visit. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

it feels rather like an exercise in futility these days:( to have to explain the importance of doing something for the sake of self preservation and for those of whom one might come in contact with you. Its really just a matter of respect for others let alone for self and as you can plainly see we have a real lack of respect out in the world! it feels like this will never end

[Lydia Shutter]

I agree, Robert. It seems as though no one cares enough about humanity these days. No one wants to wear a simple mask to protect others...and themselves. I, too, feel this is going to go on ad infinitum. It's a sad situation and all the cute ditties in the world can not change that. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lydi... I adore the Title of your poem.
An invisible threat has captured us and we are
pretty much helpless. We have discovered vaccines before...
and are perhaps closer to one now. However, in the mean time,
we must wear Masks to protect "Others" as well as ourself.
Too many people are reckless and selfish. We are in the hands
of precious time... like a Grandfather Clock that chimes.
We prepare to meet our Maker... but would rather stay for
much longer to see our grandchildren fulfill their dreams.
We can pray and believe that even the very wealthy living in their Fortress's
will breathe the droplets... so wear the "damn" Mask everyone.
You are Brave and forthecoming and even Mount Rushmore will never
be Crushed if we just cherish the moment and love one another and wear our Masks,
practice Social Distancing and do our best to not be a socialistic society. Amen, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Amen indeed, Pat. Thank you so much for understanding and for the review. Lydi**

[Lorry]

Best advice is to act like you are infected as well as others, because that's just how arbitrary it is. It doesn't care if you look cool or not, so I agree completely.... Don't be so arrogant to think you're special and wear the damn mask..... Please 😀
I just wish my glasses had windscreen wipers fitted 😀

[Lydia Shutter]

I feel your pain, Lorry....but I can't see it through my fogged up glasses! :) Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Miss Sharon]

Here, here my friend! Just wear the ____mask and be thankful you're still alive. ~Sharon

[Lydia Shutter]

Exactly! Thanks so much, Sharon. Don't know how the virus numbers are in your neck of the woods, but here they are growing by leaps and bounds...very scary. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

This is so different from your usual style Lydi**and I could hear the pleading in your lines. A nice little piece of rhyme here which flows so well. I for one can hear you and I only hope that those who are inconsiderate have a change of heart. Yes, wear the damned mask and let's stay safe. Life has changed and our behaviour has to change too to reflect the serious pandemic we find ourselves in. Your title is so polite but your cartoon figure is wagging her finger and means business. She is speaking with earnest. Happy Independence day Lydi** from across the pond.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, Chris. Unfortunately, we break records every day for the amount of new cases in South Florida. It is frightening. Masks are mandatory in all outdoor and indoor spaces other than your car or home, but people don't care. Either they refuse to wear them or they wear them as chin guards! I used to rhyme all the time. Now I tend to only do it when I am angry! I really appreciate your review. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Funnily enough Lydi** I wrote entirely in rhyme in one of my recent posts. Variety is good. As to the idiots there are, it is scary. Please look after yourself and keep safe. I am sorry your numbers are increasing so much. I keep watch from over here on what's going on. We have areas here too which have spiked and have gone into lockdown again. The only way we are going to get out of this awful situation is to modify our behaviour. Sadly some are just too selfish to do that.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

You know it, Chris. They have closed everything here again and we even have a curfew! Even the beaches are closed. People need to take this seriously.

[Chris Shaw]

Terrible. Makes you really angry doesn't it? The stupidity of people never ceases to amaze me :(

[Lydia Shutter]

Unfortunately....true.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

how creative this is...an expression of how things are right now dealing with the pandemic.
But also, how you managed to fit all of these pleas in with perfect rhyming for effect.
the song remains the same...people are throwing caution and care to the wind...and there is not enough of that to offset this virus, unless we mask our selves and keep our distance.
Well done, my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you very much, Jacob. I used to rhyme all the time. Now I only do it occasionally. Glad you liked it. Lydi**