Comment from Roxanna Andrews

Excellent

Very cute! I've not had one break, all of mine are cloth with Snoopy on them, but I have worn them upside down. I went all over that way, no one said anything. I went in the restroom and saw it in the mirror. I went back to my co-workers and asked why no one told me. They said they didn't even notice. They are so used to seeing masks, they pay on attention. I try to always check now to make sure it's right side up. Hope you win the contest. ={}

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2021

Hi Roxanna. I wear the blue kind that have that piece of metal that goes across the bridge of the nose, so no one knows when I have it upside down, but, those silly things do break all of the time. I thank you for your comments and best wishes... hugs!!

Melissa

Comment from Joanne Gill-Maddick

Excellent

Awesome write. You've used the suggested words quite well. I like your rhyme scheme and flow. Very well done with a bit of humour. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2021

Hi Joanne. Thank you... so glad you liked this fun one. :)

Melissa

Comment from T.E. Loper

Excellent

I haven't seen "hippie" used in a poem since, well--last century! This is wonderfully fun, and the attention to meter makes it just that much stronger. Good luck!

 Comment Written 08-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2021

Hi TE... thanks so much for the fun review... I debated the use of hippie and nearly changed it to hip hop, but tried to be clever. LOL. So appreciate your comments.

Melissa

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

I find that wearing a mask is anything but peaceful so I try to avoid going many places where they are required. Have a blessed year.
Patricia

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021

I agree with what you say, Patricia... I really dislike the masks!! Thanks for the great comments.

Melissa

Comment from judiverse

Excellent

The picture of the mask looks like the one I use. My husband bought a big package of them. I usually carry an extra one in my handbag. What a predicament when your mask gives out. Your rhyme and flow are excellent, and you did an excellent job of getting the required words in. Great use of alliterative words flipped and flapped. Best of luck in the contest. judi

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021

Thanks so much Judi. Glad you liked this COVID one. It was interesting to try to incorporate all of the mandatory words ~ fun!!

Melissa

Comment from poetwatch

Excellent

I think you have a ballad here, Melissa, don't dispare. Just take another swig of beer, shake that mask off your hair. :) I'm getting into the swing of things. this is a good entry for the make a poem using these words contest. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021

Thanks so much Jose. Glad you liked this COVID one. It was interesting to try to incorporate all of the mandatory words ~ fun!!

Melissa

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Absolutely, Melissa, replace it there and then. Saving a few cents is just not worth it. I loved your poem that told a story within. It's a great entry for the contest. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021

Thanks so much Ulla. Glad you liked this COVID one. It was interesting to try to incorporate all of the mandatory words ~ fun!!

Melissa

Comment from damommy

Excellent

What a dilemma. I've wondered if something like this could happen with those pesky things, and I'm sorry It happened to you. But you wrote an amusing poem about it that gave me a chuckle. 8-)

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021

Thanks so much Yvonne. Glad you liked this COVID one. It was interesting to try to incorporate all of the mandatory words ~ fun!!

Melissa

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Melissa,

This is a fun poem about a situation many of us have probably experienced lately. *smile* So far, I've always been able to send the string back through and tie a bigger knot in it.

I'm not avid about masks anyway, though. Blech. Thanks and good luck. This was fun!

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021

Thanks so much Robyn. Glad you liked this COVID one. It was interesting to try to incorporate all of the mandatory words ~ fun!!

Melissa

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Exceptional

This is just too cute, Judy. You did a great job with this one, good imagery, good humor and good advice. Those troublesome masks. Some people will become millionaires supplying them. Well done. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Jan-2021

Thanks so much Nancy. Hugs, my friend. Glad you liked this COVID one. It was interesting to try to incorporate all of the mandatory words ~ fun!!

Melissa