Little Mask

L

i

t

t

l

e

*

M

a

s

k

s

Little mask,

Where have you been?

I’ve searched and searched

And now have lived.

 

You used to cover my heart and face,

But now I see, you’re just a disgrace.

 

Little mask,

You used to make me cry

Made me feel bad, I wanted to die!

You used to tell me that I was out of place.

 

Little mask, you were such a disgrace!

 

Little mask,

Where are you now?

Resting upon another clown?

You covered me with makeup;

You made me frown.

 

Little mask, where are you now?

 

Little mask,

Covered in red.

Bright crimson feathers;

Like the hair on my head.

You told me I was ugly,

This I knew you meant.

 

Little mask, oh little mask!

 

I know just what you leant!

You leant me hidden secrets,

You leant me many lies!

You leant me broken promises,

You made me compromise!

 

And now, I send this message,

To lavish on you hate!

Yet, tell you that I’m thankful,

For the person you didn’t create!

You didn’t create me, Mask;

You just embellished my face.

 

Oh, Little Mask,

You’re running and aren’t chased.

Do you know what that tells me?

It tells me that you’re fake!

So I’m done wearing you around;

I’m casting you in the lake!

I don’t want to hear from you another sound!

Your identity I won’t take!

Reviews

[Arte Por Vida]

I like this. It has a positive feel to it.. And the end is great! Shedding the mask we wear really is a great thing.

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you.
Yes, shedding the masks we wear is a great thing for sure!
It's hard, but why live a false identity?

[Westminster Abbey]

Yay! I liked the happy ending. And the repetitiveness was absolutly astounding. Keep up the good work! :)

[That1Nerd23]

Ha, thank you Lady. (((:

[The Watcher]

Very true, and I can definitely relate to this. Good poem.

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you so much, John. ((:

[The Watcher]

You're welcome Jessa.

[Cynthia Man]

Great writing! A really good flow of the whole poem, and I think everyone can feel related to this poem! Beautifully written!

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you, that means a lot! You are very kind. (:

[Cynthia Man]

ur welcome :D:D

[Whitney Kleinhuizen]

Has a great flow. Amazing piece of writing!

[That1Nerd23]

Awe, thank you so much!

[Allycat]

I can really relate to this...couldn't help but add it to my favorites :P
Nice job Jessa, keep writing! :)

[That1Nerd23]

I am glad you were able to relate and I am thrilled you liked it. ((:
Thank you so much!

[Allycat]

the pleasure is mine, thank you for sharing :D

[That1Nerd23]

((: You're very welcome. :))

[Steven Cash]

AMAZINGGGGG

Reminds me of my own life

And it reminds me of, Welcome to the Masquerade

[That1Nerd23]

Thank you!!!((:

I am glad you were able to relate! (:

Welcome to the Masquerade?

[Steven Cash]

Yes, album by Thousand Foot Krutch

[That1Nerd23]

Oh my gosh! I loveeee Thousand Foot Krutch!

[Steven Cash]

cool, cool