A mask of plastic happiness often covers her sadness
Her beliefs hidden from most
Afraid of, but willing to face the unknown
Wondering where her place is in this life
She has come close to sharing herself
Never completely revealing anything to anyone
Feelings of invisible chains corner her
When she dreams, reality shatters before her very eyes
Accomplishments she strives for just at hands grasp
She feels lost sometimes, not yet finding her notch in this world
At times the glimmer in her calm eyes slowly disappears
But within her heart a silent flame burns her inside and out
She roams day by day, playing roles
Strength unknowingly resides in her
History repeats itself once again
The translucent veil she so proudly wears
Little by little answers will come, pushing it aside
One day there will be no more mask for her to wear
One day her beliefs will be known
One day she'll know her place in this life
One day she will share herself
ONE DAY this mask will be NO MORE
Author notes
"Don't remember me as a saint or being perfect; but as a man, flawed and sinful" makes me think of hiding something . Scared to let anyone in .
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One day there will be no more mask for her to wear
One day her beliefs will be known
One day she'll know her place in this life
One day she will share herself
ONE DAY this mask will be NO MORE
I like the repetition of One day in this ending. Very powerful way to close the poem. A good write. well done thanks for entering this contest. -
Oh. This is a sad little poem that you have penned in here.
I know that there's a lot of people that have gone through difficult times in their life and they hide it behind a false cheerfulness. You feel like there's nothing that you can do for them because they won't let you in. You did a good job of expressing yourself here. 
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Yes..there is a one day..that one day..you have spoken in volumes about the depth and truth of this life..a great impressive task you did..well done..
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Ty for entering and good luck
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Wonderful Poem
Good Morning Zoe,
Your words are so heartfelt and filled with emotion. I think wer all wear a mask from time to time. It lets us be ourselves when we want to hide. I don't think we really mask the pain or sorrow completely. It is always seemn in the eyes if someone looks deep enough into them. Thank you for sharing. A lovely poem you have penned.
Bless You,
Sandy
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i love this poem so very much tells the story of my lif
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