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- I See You Behind the Mask -

Even a most shiny and beautiful diamond Words, people will spread them fake or real Hide behind a mask and a fake smile I have not tolerance for drama and lies When the mask falls off A unicorn is more real than you 16.04.2015 A-L Andresen :) Copyright © All Rights Reserved

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Jill Spagnola

Date: 4/22/2015 3:10:00 AM

I compare to "face paint" ICP. Jill

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/22/2015 3:14:00 AM

- "facepaint" is fun :) - And it may be easily removed - Thanks for visiting and comments, Jill - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/21/2015 8:08:00 AM

Words of wisdom, Anne Lise. Love the last line! Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/21/2015 8:14:00 AM

- Thanks for visiting and comments, Sandra - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 4/20/2015 7:31:00 AM

Anne Lise, lil poem but hits hard and wow!~olive eloisa

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/21/2015 8:13:00 AM

- Thanks for visiting and comments, Olive - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May

Date: 4/19/2015 3:27:00 PM

It's good that you can see right through them Anne... ...nicely penned...hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/19/2015 4:28:00 PM

- Thanks for visiting and comments, Joseph - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 4/17/2015 3:50:00 PM

You said it like it is. I like all to be straight forward and say it like it is. I am not good at guessing games people play.( A unicorn is more real than you). love these words you penned. love phyl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2015 10:45:00 AM

- Sometimes maybe too honest ..... some would say :))) - Phyllis, thank you for taking your time to read many of my poems today :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Bl Devnath

Date: 4/17/2015 2:43:00 PM

The essence is in last line. What is real comes out sooner or latter because nature is so true that it opens the truth. Excellent i say, my lovely friend. 7++ i feel. Loved always,bl

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/18/2015 10:42:00 AM

- Thanks for visiting a 7 and comments, Bl - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/17/2015 8:54:00 AM

Yes--it is so true. I suspect you see what is really there. I think about this a lot. Where are we operating? Are we in the small circle or can we go outside and see the big picture. This could be something like the news and the fox. It operates at all levels in our lives. And now, I can visualize that everyone has a mask on and think about what is behind it. It's a fine tool you have given me!!! Thank-you for being here. You are a gem!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/17/2015 9:04:00 AM

- Some "masks" are transparent ..... easy to see behind - Other hides skilfully - Difficult, but sad - I wish you a wonderful weekend - thank you for taking your time to read many of my poems today Duke - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Constance La France

Date: 4/17/2015 8:07:00 AM

Anne Lise, so deep and piercing, full of emotion, well done 7, and thanks for visiting and reading my very loooong poem, the story of my life

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/17/2015 9:04:00 AM

- Thanks for visiting a 7 and comments, B.W. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kp Nunez

Date: 4/17/2015 6:04:00 AM

What a stinger! So different from the gentle writes before...but whatever brought this on, I know it's with the wisdom gathered from a lifetime of quiet observation and reflection. Have a great day, Anne! Hugs! :) Kim

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/17/2015 6:08:00 AM

- There comes a little "gunpowder" from my pen :))) - Thanks for visiting and comments, dear Kim - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/16/2015 5:46:00 PM

ha! yes, many do hide behind masks. i love your ending, too!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/17/2015 1:51:00 AM

- Thanks for visiting and comments, dear Ilene - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/16/2015 5:25:00 PM

what a defining write, dear anne.. love your new avatar,, hugggs

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/17/2015 1:50:00 AM

- Thanks for visiting and comments, dear Nette - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tasha Taylor

Date: 4/16/2015 3:56:00 PM

Its also quite hard not to hide behind masks when you get so comfortable with wearing them... Course life is trying to figure out who is the true you behind the mask. Beautiful write though! Gave me a ton to think about! :) <3 Tash

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/17/2015 1:50:00 AM

- The confidence behind the mask will make you insecure to face the world - Thanks for visiting and comments, Tasha - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 4/16/2015 3:37:00 PM

outstanding pen so very true anne lise when the mask falls away in some its a completely different world inspirational write passing you a warm smile pal

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/17/2015 1:47:00 AM

- I have not tolerance for drama and lies, and choose to believe in fairy tales :) - Thanks for visiting and comments, dear Liam - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

M. L. Kiser

Date: 4/16/2015 2:34:00 PM

It's all too true, but how do you collectively, change human nature?

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2015 3:25:00 PM

- I have not the recipe :( - Thanks for visiting and comments, M.L. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/16/2015 2:18:00 PM

I love you, Sunshine. Many wear masks. They appear to be caring, but are planning evil. At least, when I'm upset with someone, I stay away. They know I'm upset...I don't pretend. Thanks for this poem. Love u

Eileen Manassian
Date: 4/16/2015 2:23:00 PM

:) I know you are the real thing...genuine. Hugs to you, sweetie. I had to visit.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2015 2:21:00 PM

- You are in my thoughts and heart :) - Thanks for visiting and comments, dear Eileen - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

James Peranteau

Date: 4/16/2015 1:30:00 PM

The poetic stab ! Yikes ! Great write dear poet ! Felt every thought ! Have a wonderful week Anne Lise.....much love, james p.s....love the Avatar

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2015 2:22:00 PM

- James, thanks for visiting and comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 4/16/2015 8:59:00 AM

We all have three faces my friend..the one we show the world..the one we show our friends...the one we wear in silence while feeling the burdens of life that no one sees

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2015 11:01:00 AM

- Yeah ... you're right Frederic, but take the chance to be yourself ..... throw the mask - Thanks for visiting and comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith

Date: 4/16/2015 8:49:00 AM

A great write A-L... Hope all is well...Tim

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2015 11:07:00 AM

- All is well, my friend Tim :) - Some of the best by saying the truth is that you do not need to remember exactly what you said :) - Thanks for visiting and comments - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Shane Cooper

Date: 4/16/2015 8:04:00 AM

Hello my friend, Very real images you present in your poem. I think there are a lot of masked people about in the cyber world. I also have no "tolerence" for this. Love Shane xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2015 8:18:00 AM

- I relate to the truth ...... drama and lies are not my style :) - Thanks for visiting and comments, Shane my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/16/2015 6:41:00 AM

Ooooh a stinger but so true! I feel the same way.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2015 10:56:00 AM

- It is better with a unvarnished truth, than a covered lie - Thanks for visiting and comments, Connie - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Deb Wilson

Date: 4/16/2015 5:48:00 AM

very truthfully written Anne Lise...hugs, Deb

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/16/2015 5:56:00 AM

- Thanks for visiting and comments, nice to see you Deb :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)