Theatrical masks, 

Medieval casques,

The world has seen its fair share of disguises,

Before the recent pandemic crisis.

In ancient times,

Used to make someone look like a cast-away,

Or to attend a masquerade.

Used for rituals,

Or to mark an honorary position,

In the past, masks have been a tradition.

Worn to demonstrate dramatic emotions,

Even the horse was a mask, the one sent to the Trojans.

A stereotype of robberies,

Masks were even a medium for mockeries.

Masks have a long history,

So its resurfacing is no mystery.

Another stage in the life of the mask,

And soon our normalcy will be back.