Gather my masks

Another day,

and for me,

no different than most.

Choose a face to match the day.

Try and make it pleasant.

   and I stop

   break

  pause

  

  breath

Which face should it be today?

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

There are masks and masks Jon. What's it to be? The real you or someone you would like people to think you are? On the other hand with Covid many are wearing masks. My granddaughter is sporting some very fetching brightly coloured face coverings at the moment. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Jon Roggie]

I choose my own. Back to the Rodrigo thing, if it isn't Rodrigo y Gabriela, you should take a listen to them. Fantastic!

[Chris Shaw]

It is the Spanish composer Rodrigo. Sadly no longer with us. A touch of classical, but I will look up your suggestion.

[Jon Roggie]

Now I have another composer to experience!
I think you will like the couple. Excellent guitarists.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you.

[Ruth]

Society has created so many faces to choose from, reminds of that saying about being yourself as everyone else is taken :)

[Jon Roggie]

Until someone steals your face, and that is unacceptable. Unless it is one of my caring masks.
read moreUntil someone steals your face, and that is unacceptable. Unless it is one of my caring masks.
Maybe the joyful one. Those are free to use!

[Ana Papaya]

Decisions, decisions...
I've been going no mask but not several grocery stores are enforcing mask us

[Jon Roggie]

Different masks for different reasons.
One gives comfort,
but they can still see your eyes.
Which do you show?
Ones full of mirth,
and a little tease?
So many masks.
Long as they can tell I am smiling.

[Renée]

I envy the animal world, for there seems to be no judgment of facial expressions, or lack of.

[Jon Roggie]

Animals are honest. When they snarl, you might want to pay attention. Not so honest with humans.read moreAnimals are honest. When they snarl, you might want to pay attention. Not so honest with humans.
Well,
maybe some!

[Renée]

Agreed....

[Lorry]

This reminds me of a tv show from my childhood called Worzel Gummidge, where John Pertwee played a scarecrow that came alive when no one was around and had different heads he could wear, Happy, scary etc.
We all so get usedto the face in the mirror that we sometimes forget it's what other people see too.
And no matter how many times I put on my happy head, its usually morphed into my "leave me alone" head by lunch time 😀

[Jon Roggie]

Part of a true performance, is you let a shade of your face sneak in for a moment. Gives you a chance to wink.