Masks

We wear masks most every day. They hide the lies of what we say: Everything's just fine. Afraid to let our feelings show, we hide our pain from those we know. No crossing that line. People can be judging, cruel, afraid that we'll be made a fool, we keep our masks in place. Perhaps one day we'll be set free, remove our masks and just be, ourselves with no disgrace. 7/26/16

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Kelly Crenshaw

Date: 8/25/2016 9:37:00 PM

I like again. Well written.

Kim Merryman
Date: 9/9/2016 10:39:00 PM

Thank you, Kelly.

Old Man Emu

Date: 8/15/2016 5:02:00 AM

Nicely done Kim, (i'm not wearing a mask!) what you allude to is true. Thank you for the kind comments on my poem. Kind regards, Craig

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/16/2016 10:37:00 AM

Thank you, Craig!

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/4/2016 8:03:00 AM

This poem is so profound kim, the message clear and loud,you say it for so many today.

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/16/2016 10:36:00 AM

Thank you, Harry.

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/16/2016 10:35:00 AM

Thank you, Harry.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/3/2016 2:25:00 PM

Got that one correct..We can't let down our guard for if we let anyone in then they might use what they know to hurt us and we all hurt enough without the added burden of being hurt by our friends..Sad isn't it that we can't really trust anyone..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/3/2016 6:06:00 PM

It is sad, Sara. Thank you for your comments, and you are welcome!

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/1/2016 3:36:00 PM

Sad, but there is so much truth in your words, Kim. We are so afraid of being judged. I enjoyed reading your poem! 7 Hugs, Sandra

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/3/2016 6:04:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/31/2016 5:51:00 PM

so true, kim, and so well said!

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/3/2016 6:02:00 PM

Thank you, Ilene!

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/31/2016 2:10:00 PM

It is true, metaphorically speaking we all wear masks. Everyone has something to hide. Really a great write, Kim.

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/3/2016 6:01:00 PM

Thank you, Daniel!

Ronald Kent

Date: 7/31/2016 12:53:00 PM

loved the way you penned this Kim, well said.

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/3/2016 6:00:00 PM

Thank you, Ronald!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/31/2016 12:29:00 PM

I agree Kim - I wear a smile no matter what is happening in my life - no point in looking miserable all the time, but people are quick to judge that I know for real:-( hugs jan xx

Kim Merryman
Date: 8/3/2016 5:59:00 PM

Thank you for your comments, Jan!