As published in Adyar Times June 14-20, 2020 Edition
With the lockdown on roads, terraces have become the new social platform. Neighbours catch up with each other with their updates from terraces; apartment mates collect to jog / exercise together; a few discuss culinary tips and recipes; children / toddlers desperate for a breath of fresh air, join too.
Soon, a group is seen sitting for a game of cards. Darkness starts to set in as multiple rounds of cards continues. With lights switched on, winged termites or eesal swarm in. Their numbers can easily disrupt any play. One may fear swallowing it if one opened their mouth. But the game progresses to more rounds unfazed and the chatter and clatter continues to fill the air.
But how?
Because...
Everyone was wearing masks!
The mask was now more than just a means to prevent spreading infection. It was also a means to prevent anything unwanted entering the mouth. Rather, it was also a tool to disrupt any disruption in the freedom of our speech. No termite can force us to shut our mouths.
So friends, keep wearing the mask at all times to retain your freedom!
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