Lawrence Hall
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https://hellopoetry.com/lawrence-hall/
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                             We Are Afraid for Each Other

We do not wear our masks against car keys
Or coffee cups or clocks or coins or books
Nor yet again in fear of paper clips
Or pocketknives or fountain pens or socks

We do not wear our masks against the sun
Or moon or stars or air or trees or flowers
Nor yet again in fear of autumn leaves
Or gentle rain or evening mist or dreams

We wear our masks because we are afraid
Of being humans, of loving each other

NB: This is NOT a plea for unmasking.  The fear is of hurting others. Wear your mask. Wearing a mask protects others. Wearing a mask is love. It's not about you; it's about protecting MeeMaw.