What Might Hamlet Say...in Rhyme?

To wear, or not to wear a mask. The question:

Whether we wear a mask and stay protected

From possible contraction of a virus,

Or NOT and have to face the unexpected.

And if we thus throw caution to the wind,

Endangering the lives of those around us,

We will find the consequences costly.

The sad and dire statistics will astound us.

When we question what the experts say

And let ourselves be fooled by sly deceivers,

Then we end up on a wild pursuit

With other dazed conspiracy believers.

Confounded when some leaders give reports

That artfully confuse the truth with lies,

We MUST rely on facts that keep us from

Performing actions that would be unwise.

Experts say if we do not act now,

Later we'll experience regret.

It's not about just saving our own skin,

But other people's lives, lest we forget.

I don't think I'm wrong to say that life

Is something that most people value most.

Therefore, I reiterate that I

Am not so keen on giving up the ghost.

When we see behavior that is careless,

We should know to sound a loud alarm.

Some folks out there do not stop to think

How their recklessness is causing harm.

To wear a mask, of course, is not a pleasure;

For now it's just a necessary task.

But getting folks to wear one: that's the rub.

But tell me: is it way too much to ask?

Spread the word: oh, please put on your mask!

-by Bob B (5-26-20)