Sorrentino, Samantha, The Mask

Mask

Samantha Sorrentino

It is the most common object of 2020 thus far The suffocating, irritating nuisance stuck to your face like glue Every time you walk out the door it’s on you Or find yourself in a crowd, everyone has one on It has become our "new normal," as the world calls it For some it can be a reflection of their personality and for others it feels like their freedom is being taken away There is no way around wearing one If we want this virus to go away, we must all do our part But I can’t help being annoyed strapping it to my ears And God forbid I forget my mask in the car and have to go all the way back to get it Is 2020 over yet?