MASK

I want a mask

made of smooth cloth

no patterns

it should me blend

I am tired 

of holding my cheeks

to lines of smile 

that are so fake

Etched on my mask

there would be a smile

and a frown

and a sad sorry eyes

you can choose from them

what u want

For all the things

I do not care

While inside I will do

what i want

what i care

free from you

f

Reviews

[Wondering Mind]

What a thought! Nicely written deep meaning here.

[Kuhr Gred]

love this.. keep it up !

[emmajoy]

Unusual phrasing in this brief write. Will think of its contents.

[Monica]

I really enjoyed your poem. Your message is true...unfortunately.

[Max_E_Stone]

Deep and very true!

[FJ Davis]

Every time we wear an expression that does not accurately reflect our true feelings, we pretty much don on a mask, don't we?
Your notion of putting on an actual mask--while, obviously, not practical--makes for a very effective poetic device. And, of course, a searingly stark indication of how weary you are of having to feign interest or emotion for the sake of others.
"Mask" is a very impressive little poem, which conceals little.
I enjoyed the experience, fd!

[K.C. Zbryk]

Never considered a cloth mask... I think its a unique idea, and i love how you describe what is adorning the mask. People can and will choose what they see when they look at you, and sometimes it is nice to not have to even consider what others have decided. Perhaps there will be a day that you wont need to have a mask to protect you from the world. Profound writing.

[kidd x]

i don't get why people want to live behind painted on mask. Maybe to hide from hurt or life for a while, it always catches up with them. I like this.

[Leslie Philibert]

What I really enjoyed is the original and good use of language at the start, a very vivid metaphor and the organic concept, the way you stick to your theme to transport your message, good writing

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. oh, this is moving beyond measure ... heartbreaking ... but beautiful poetry ... i could never forget this mask you painted with your earnest and soulful words ... and ... i wish we all find that freedom you speak of ... and even wear it ... fearlessly ...