Face value

Face value

As the vehicle 

of emotion was expressed

in a face,

the body language

carried the feelings 

to the letter.

Only when the mask

was removed

one could see

the depth of emotion

was more than just....

face value.

Reviews

[Pryde Foltz]

Only when the mask
was removed
one could see
the depth of emotion
was more than just....
face value.

At some point many of us have equated the suppression of emotion as linked to survival. Such is a hair-shirt if you ask me. Fabulous write, Andrew:)

[andrew mitchell]

thank you so much pryde

[Terry O'Leary]

An interesting analysis elegantly expressed!

[andrew mitchell]

thank you terry

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Being an avid clown mask wearer myself, i can really relate to this piece.

Some people are just extremely good at hiding their true emotions behind the mask, making it very difficult for us to understand just what exactly is going on in their hearts and minds. This is especially true for women from a male perspective. The face and body language expresses itself, yet in the hidden depths lurks the true emotion that the person is feeling.
An interesting concept for a poem, well written and concise. Nice work.

[andrew mitchell]

thank you my friend.