The comedy of life twists and turns
in torturous writhing.....
False smiles painted like clowns
on fixed grins...hiding the pain
of tomorrow....seeking to find a crack
in the facade of human nature...
the ever cheerful exterior...masking
a deep fear of sadness and despair...
To all who view this smiling clown...they see
what they want to see...never bothering to
search for the true likeness...the inner pain
never shown to the public...except when no one is bothering
to look...do we ever really want to see what hides
behind that cracked painted persona........
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Written April 21st, 2005
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Yes all too often we hide behind masks of our own persona.. Life can be cruel and often it is easier to hide than to face reality. Many thanks for understanding this poem
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I really like this poem. Its so hard to be in a position when you feel like that. its sad that that is the way life can be
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Thank you
I am delighted that you enjoyed it
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Thank you for your comments, I appreciate it
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Excellent Poem
yes this poem was very true to life,I think we all have a mask we hide behind so others are'nt burdened with our own problems hence the saying put on a brave face.I liked it very much. -
I never liked clowns because you never can tell the truth that is hidden behind the makeup. The clown analogy was a perfect back drop for the piece. There is some much truth in what you write. The superficial caring by others to anything that is not pertinent in their shallow lives. jcd
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My apologies
An oversight on my behalf. It has been corrected
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Thank you Glad you enjoyed it
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I am so sorry I have changed the background. My apologies
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this is okay i could not read it very well thoogh do to the dark contras of the words and the background
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This is amazing, i especially liked 'False smiles painted like clowns on fixed grins...hiding the pain of tomorrow' great write again
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Strange....many are frightened by clowns...I have a passion for them..my children often buy me clowns for birthdays etc...I find them strangely comforting...perhaps they show a little of myself in each of them.....
Thank you for your comments, I do appreciate your kindness
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Oooch!
Except for us visually challenged, lighten up, the lettering not the poem, which is quite good, for someone with such an innocuous name, you sting. -
Many thanks for your kindness, it is appreciated
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I hate clowns...ugh I hate them with a passion, so fake and... oh sorry, reading the first part. I really love the metaphorical-esque writing style and this, was very original.
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Aww...the mask, don't we all have one. Great subject material. I enjoy your style, very catchy, like I said before, you do a great job at telling a story and giving the whole picture even in a few short lines....
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Thank you Di ...I love that expression "Tilt at windmills".. Glad you enjoyed this... I do some reasonable stuff when I am not in best humor This was one of those days ..strange how the deepest thoughts become apparent when one is not looking for it...Many thanks once again my friend
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Hi you are so right my dear friend, Your words expressed it so well, a shallow world where no one really gives a damn, some of us tilt at windmills, and still believe there is hope, I for one will not be holding my breath, we hear it every day, they never say what they mean or mean what they say, this is a great write and you get my applause, wonder how many will get the message of this great write? a big hug Di
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Thank you Laura
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