Masks of different colors and shapes
covering the faces
of those hidden in the shadows
Not willing to reveal who they are
fearing a connection
Preferring to mingle in the corridors
of secrecy, owing nothing
No questions, nor answers
A door with no lock or key
opened by the mindset
Expanding the realm
of fantasy
Enter at your own risk
for nothing true dwells here
Only passions and desires
seeking satisfaction
Reality becoming extinct
as the door slams shut
In a list
Please tell me what you think
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Effective
Simple and effective - great narrative with an almost telling tone.
Well split as well - each verse frlt complete and seperate but still contributed to the over all piece.
whether intentional or not - the small second verse slows the pace down slightly and draws the reader in, a great touch, allows the poem to expand in the final verse.
Great piece.
James
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THis is quite an eloquent piece of writing and for me a truth that looms in the human psyche, although most of us refuse to acknowledge it, well done with this piece of masterful writing, Bravo Bravo bravo
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What a wonderfully, truth-chilling air this has to it....Being a lurker, that has been me for so long...afriad of what others may see or afraid of what I may truly finally see in the mirror when I reveal myself...reality hits hard sometimes.....Awesome write....Again ya never cease to amze me...ewwww..the picture was a great find!!!!
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A mask can play double duty, one to hide who we are, to hide us away or it can free us. For under the mask on anonymity we are free to do whatever we truly want without judgement. I really liked how you worded this one. great job.
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OK...I'll and a comment AGAIN because AP has seen fit to NOT post the one I had there the first time. I only used *counting fingers* TWELVE 4 letter words, and only 3 of those were the "F" word. So I didn't think it was THAT bad
What truths lay behind the masks? Hidden from view, deception & deceit their cards to play. You've penned an interesting & thought provoking write. I say this: Be who you are no matter what...if someone doesn't like me, well...I don't lose much sleep over it
Nice job!
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Hummmmmmmmmm
A lovely picture and title, as most folks wear them,o you never find out who they are or trying to be. The real person is difficult to read and even more so to find.
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I agree wholeheartedly with the comments thus far. The reason people fear connection, is because they fear loss. A most excellent write. Thanks for sharing.
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WONDERFUL!
Sometimes people do not let their emotions open for others to see, all one sees is what they pretend to be or want others to see.
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This is a very powerful piece. The last line especially, so final. Love it.
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OHHHHHHHHHH this is amazing.. this really is a poem that you will remember..its so deep and your imagination runs wild well done love this is brill
laura xxxxx
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