She laughs and dances gracefully
Anywhere, anytime on stage
She brings joy to everyone around
In front of a crowd
She paints a plastic smile in her face
With a blue pencil her eyes twinkle
A mask of plastic happiness
Often covers her sadness
She’s lonely but no one can tell
She’s learning to use her mind
To control her pain
Nobody knows her fake smile
Nobody knows she lies awake
Nobody knows how much she’ll take
As she cries herself to sleep
As she prays the Lord her soul to keep
When they see her
All they see is her beautiful smile
But behind a smile living a life in a lie
Today she continues to dance
She continues to laugh
She continues to hope
One day there will be no more
Mask for her to wear
One day she'll know
Her place in this place
One day this mask will be no more
A contest entry
- Behind the Mask by Suzanne Dia.
475 points, ended January 17, 2007, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Behind The/My Mask by willowprincess.
525 points, ended March 2, 2007, 26 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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beautiful. i particularly like the last line. it offered a glimpse of hope. good job and good luck in the contest.
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the geisha - haven't seen the recent movie - but looking forward to it.
this is sad but it leaves the last line with one of hope i thinkk. at least that's how i'm taking it. that one day the mask will no longer be necessary. it's a worthy pursuit, i think. to be true and honest especially to self. best of luck in the contest.
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And what happens when the mask wears off, and the the smiles stop, and we stop faking it. I think that may be why I posted this contest. I'm looking for that answer. I like this entry.
Good luck and thanks for entering.
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Beautiful
Again...this reminded me of me? Isn't it funny how others percieve us and how we really are inside. I know your thoughts here and i do exactly the same..
Lonliness inside can torment us until the end...but strength in pulling through, is what makes us differant and survivors..
keep smiling and let love shine through
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This is a creative and lvoely piece. I liked it very much and enjoyed reading it. You wrote this so beautifully and true. Great job
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Wonderful!
I love this piece! I think that this is something many people can relate to. I love the imagery and emotions that you used here. Great work and thanks for sharing this!
Jeremy0826
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Mesmerizing...
I love the symbolism, at least the parts I get... This is truly a work of beauty and art... I echo Chief's comments, though I am not as eloquent as he is, so I will leave it at that.
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two thumbs up
Grace, this is one of your best writes that I have read from you. So much imagrey in your poem with the words that you used...very emotional. One day your mask will be removed for the whole world to see and the world will marvel at your beauty.
Cory
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