In-Betweens

Certain food containers,

When the cover’s off, reveal

An extra piece of plastic

Or of foil meant to seal.

 

When opening these items,

There’s a choice for you to make –

Remove and toss that layer

Or retain it. What’s at stake?

 

You might get more protection

If you leave it, but, oh, boy,

It blocks your easy access

To the food and might annoy.

 

To me, there’s not a question –

I just throw that piece away.

The cover keeps things fresh enough,

Convenience holding sway.

 

When visiting my son, though,

I defer to his routines

And stop myself from yanking off

Protective in-betweens.