Love Poem: Mask Off -- Surprise
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Written by: Gershon Wolf

Mask Off -- Surprise

My lifelong Love took off her mask
   And much to my surprise
I didn't see what I expected
   'Neath her pandemic disguise

Young and fair she was last March
   Auburn tresses rich and thick
But when she unmasked this past week
   Her hair was limp, her features sick

Concealing my disappointment
   I summoned up my sensitivity
My dear, I said, Are you feeling well
   In my voice, no hint of negativity

Yes, my darling, she nearly shouted
   I'm happy as happy can be, for
From my biggest bugaboos in life --
   Hair care and make-up ---
      My mask has set me free!