I wear the mask-
every curvature, every angle hidden,
the depths of myself unseen, protected,
but
a glacial taunt supported by the wind,
the ivory-peaked mountains standing still in mocking serenity,
and I ... I found myself
somewhere I didn't belong.
Victimized by this winter's frost,
sticks and stones snake-charming into spheres,
undulating, undulating,
who knew that words so smooth could feel so rough?
Myself, defenseless,-
today, the mask fell
off.
Author notes
Prompt: Sticks & stones
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A contest entry
- BLOW OUR MIND! by Tam.
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Honorable winner
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Victimized by this winter's frost,
sticks and stones snake-charming into spheres,
undulating, undulating,
who knew that words so smooth could feel so rough?
this was well done, and fits in with the thrust of contest, i like the idea here, the mask representing a hollow form of solace, and protection,
I often wear a similar mask
thank you for your entry -
thank you for entering! this is a very nice piece! you did a really great job here! and good luck in the contest!
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ooohhh...
this is rich penning indeed...
love the mask metaphor...
well done!
Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us! I’m so glad you found inspiration in Tim’s artwork!
Blessings! Tammy
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The repitition in this poem just kind of drew me in, I liked it very much.
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Oh, well, I'm submitting my resignation. You can collect my masks at the registration desk. Seriuosly, this was fun and sad to read. I liked the music.
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Wow. Really good! I adored the last lines. Great imagery.
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