Covid-Free World

I think by now, we all know that Scott is a poet. Many a Father's Day invites came with a rhyme, and there have been other fun phasings, such as his ode to Dad's Moles and his Covid Limmericks. 

As Covid continued, Scott wrote another poem, to the tune of "Part Of This World" from Disney's "Little Mermaid". The full story is not confirmed, but Scott MAY have introduced it to his co-workers, singing some of it during a company Zoom meeting. There may be video proof out there somewhere ... unfortunately none was found at the time of this writing. As 2020 progressed, and Covid made a new world where social distancing is expected, masks are mandatory and hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes are treasures untold, many of us wish we could be part of that old, non-Covid world. 

Wish I could be part of that Non-COVID World
by Scott Westra/2020

Look at this stuff
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the guy
The guy who has ev'rything?
Look at this trove
PPE untold
How many masks can one earlobe hold?
Lookin' around here you'd think
(Sure) he's got everything

I've got cameras and speakers aplenty
I've got Lysol and Clorox galore
(You want hand sanitizer?
I got twenty)
But who cares?
No big deal
I want more!

I want to be where the people are
I want to see
want to see 'em smiling
Flashing around those
(Whad'ya call 'em?) oh - teeth
Gasping for breath you don't get too far
Airflow’s required for jumpin', dancin'
Working out at those
(What's that word again?) gyms.

Out where they walk
Out where they run
Out where they stay all day in the sun
Going mask free!
Wish I could be!
Part of that world!

What would I give
If I could live
Back at the office?
What would I pay
To spend a day
Free of my mask?
Betcha it’s grand
To understand
And not reprimanded by our bosses
It’s been a while
I’m sick of this trial
Ready to smile!

And ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions
And hear their answers
What's a hug and how did we
Used to shake hands?

What are our plans?
What can I do
I just wish that it were all through!
Going mask free!
Wish I could be!
Part of that world!

A couple of the girls at Scott's work kicked him out of his office, set up a scene, got costumes and made this video using his custom lyrics ... then it was sent out to the company with this poem (not by Scott)...

Even though we can’t be together this year,
The EAC still wanted to spread some holiday cheer.
The link below is not a phish,
We’re hoping it fulfills your holiday wish.
For smiles and laughter…
And happily ever after!
So enjoy a little humor,
And know that no one is as good at this rhyming thing
As Westra….


Derek commented how he laughed that those at work call Scott "Westra"