The Mask

Lies
Deceit
False truths
Hindering the beauty
Hiding the true essence
Veiling what lies within
Disguising all that you are
Until you become
The falseness you show
Melding to the mask
Losing yourself
In the depths of darkness
Forever to lurk
In the shadows
Searching for you
The real you
The you you lost
The day you put on
The mask

Author notes

A friend of mine challenged me to write about what we as humans naturally do in hiding certain parts of ourselves.
Written December 1st, 2005

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FaLLeN CHiLD
August 14, 2006
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WoW! your poem is very honest, we can find that flaw in many people, sometimes ourselves. I'd love to read more!
passionsdaughter
December 2, 2005
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Dear lady this is one poignant piece...it speaks to ones moral fibers and shakes the soul. Truly an awesome pen!

hugs,
Nicole
PoetrySmiles
December 2, 2005
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An you did quite well accepting the challenge. I admire the use of short, fragmented lines in this, which exemplifies the human thought process! Thank you for sharing with us.
XOXO Cheerios XOXO
Meg
Justinintendo
December 2, 2005
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A+
Ooh, how dark, I like this one, good job, continue writing!
Tattboy
December 2, 2005
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Bueautiful poem.

Wonderful imagery and I liked the layout to, it seemed to really fit.
Blushfulmoon
December 2, 2005
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excellent~
So many people wear masks
They weave lies...they weave the truth
And indeed they lost themselves the day they put on the mask
Powerful this was
Love n hugs
Susan~~~
poeticweaver
December 2, 2005
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Powerful!
Wow! Mouth open in awe...You have penned one that hits the heart and soul of many, so many masks, so many lies, and so little truth. Love this piece, you pen it the way it is my friend, Thanks for sharing, pen on!

-Timothy