The Lone Ranger

wore a mask

to cover his eyes

shelter his identity

 

Inevitably he would holler

Hi-Yo, Silver! Away!

Which no doubt caused

folks to notice

 

Bank robbers wear masks

to conceal their faces

though the guns quickly

indicate who they are

 

Trick or Treaters hide

behind chosen costumes

threatening at your door

for free sweet bounty

 

The Klan wore white hoods

announcing their intention

conveying fear and danger

to this day it still works

 

At the grocery store

unable to enjoy breathing

I wear a mask as it is

a matter of life and death