Masking Time – A Covid inspired poem by Bulahdelah’s Mark ‘The Leprechaun’ Smyth Opinion by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 16, 2021 IT’S time for robbing banks some say While wearing masks – the law The crooks they think should have a ball With every bank they saw. That’s not the case of course you know Are the cops right on their job? Well no – not so the reason is There are no banks to rob. For now we all must wear a mask Or risk a hefty fine Have the powers that be, gone overboard? It wouldn’t be the first time. Some just don’t want to take a chance And maybe gone too far Driving all alone it seems, With a mask on in their car. But let’s not be facetious Or like the one who knocks There could be a good reason If one thinks outside the box When it’s not that far from where we are To one’s next port of call It’s quicker in the long run Not to take it off at all. Think twice before you ‘knock’ things And just stay with the flow If it beats the dreaded virus It will be worth the go. By Mark ‘The Leprechaun’ SMYTH