Life's Masks

Mask of Childhood and Youth — A Dreamer I am An adventurer I am Telling stories with crayon Riding my Pony into the wind Bashful I am – smiling at a boy Inching toward the responsibilities of womanhood. Busy Mask of Womanhood — Loving I am – a man Passing dreams to children Adventures encouraging children Telling stories – now with Paint Teaching my children how to ride into the wind Moving toward independent womanhood. Mask of the Old — Saying goodbye I am – To my heart / man / boy But a dreamer I am – still An adventurer I am – always Telling stories with poetry and paint Tending my pony as we remember riding into the wind Slowly moving toward final goodbyes ....