Shut Up and Put on Your Mask!

As cases of COVID-19 keep rising,

Denial is not the best solution.

Pretending the virus is not a threat

Won't bring about its diminution.

 

Talking about inflated numbers,

Calling it names like the "kung flu,"

Saying that it will disappear

On its own? Truly, the wrong thing to do.

 

When people don't heed the guidance of experts

And choose instead to rationalize

Careless behavior, they are allowing

Foolishness to wear a disguise.

 

Beating this virus requires that we

Work together and do our part

To implement the best and wisest

Practices--to do what's smart.

 

Maintain social distancing,

Avoid crowds in closed-in places,

And wear a mask when out in public.

We've GOT to stop the rise in cases.

 

If covering your nose and mouth

To you is a disagreeable task,

Instead of whining about your freedoms,

Just shut up and put on your mask!

 

-by Bob B (6-29-20)