Mask

A haiku.

Behind speaking smiles
And a fissured perfection
Lies untested strength

Reviews

[Raven Starhawk]

Perfectly detailed. I think that some of us wear masks to protect ourselves. I know that makeup can be used as a mask as well. But in today's world masks are nearly a necessity because people hold such high standards. Well I don't mean to ramble, but this makes so much sense.

[Sami Khalil]

I like the title and the poem.

[Legolas]

I love this! Haiku is my favorite and I've written quite a few myself. great job!

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

wow!

deep and complex

[Max]

An inspiring haiku. Yes, we all wear masks when it's appropriate, sometimes too much so. Perhaps we should let our true strength out more!

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

A perfect write and yes I wear a mask, I wear it well, what lies underneath, I may not tell.....:)

[realmwriter]

Behind untested strength lies a sheer will to prove ones self fully capable. Of course this could be a flaw. But the picture and the poem work very nicely to convey an inner strength.

[The White Wolf]

True that! Very nice haiku :) Masks are pointless. Real beauty is in the flaws.