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Illusory Disguise

My reflection is vague, perception unclear.
My mind is like a shattered mirror 
That devises a veneer fashioned of my fears. 

I'm seized inside this illusory disguise 
That's only feeding me a mouth full of lies.
Oh, how I hunger to be recognized…

Actuality stays hidden behind the scenes:
What my eyes perceive is make believe.
Trickeries are fitted in deceiving sleeves.
I'm incapable of comprehending the genuine me.

By Anne Currin 

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  1. Date: 4/28/2013 10:15:00 PM

    YOur poetry just connected my soul to something i was dealing with you have so much to say and say it profoundly

  1. Date: 4/28/2013 7:13:00 PM

    Hi Anne, i noticed I read all your poems... and the only reason I'm telling you this it's cause. I want to read something new... not that this is boring... but, come on I don't want to flood your poems with my comments. LOL...I have a habit of doing that... to others. Do us all a favor. post 20 poems before the month is over... LOL hugs and goodnight... Linda

  1. Date: 3/28/2013 9:29:00 AM

    Anne, perceptive descriptions of self discovery!! Congrats

  1. Date: 3/25/2013 12:31:00 PM

    Very well done...and Congrats!

  1. Date: 3/25/2013 10:48:00 AM

    Congrats on your win, pretty lady! This poem is flawless. You have such a great talent.

  1. Date: 3/24/2013 4:37:00 AM

    Wonderful poem, congrats on your win. Rick

  1. Date: 3/23/2013 5:20:00 PM

    Anne, :-) Congratulations ~ Thanks for supporting my "descriptive poem" contest. Always yours truly* Linda

  1. Date: 3/21/2013 5:54:00 PM

    And thank you for my placement in your contest!

  1. Date: 3/21/2013 5:53:00 PM

    This one is brilliant! You are a very talented writer. Keep writing! You're by far one of my favorite poets!

  1. Date: 3/20/2013 10:32:00 PM

    That last line is almost a poem in and of itself. Once you get rid of all the distractions, the emotions, the masks you put on for other people... can you honestly define yourself? Very thought-provoking Anne...

  1. Date: 3/1/2013 12:18:00 AM

    oh , how I hunger to be recognized..... That line really captures me!!! A powerful poem.

  1. Date: 2/14/2013 8:56:00 PM

    Anne , Stopping by with sincere thanks for your kind comments. It is appreciated more than words or can say... Wishing you the best Valentine's Day YET! Always & Forever :-) LINDA .

  1. Date: 2/2/2013 4:24:00 PM

    Anne, a beautiful blessings with your creative top featured poem of the week. Take care and have yourself an excellent day... I know I sure am. :-) or should I say I will at least try. Always~ & ~ Forever*LINDA

  1. Date: 1/31/2013 7:46:00 PM

    Thank you so much for your comment on my Betrayal poem. I am honoured to be on your fav poets list :) You have been on mine since I first read this beauty of a poem ages ago! Still waiting in anticipation for your next write!!

    Currin Avatar Anne Currin Date: 2/2/2013 10:32:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    You are so very welcome, Heather! And thank you! :)
  1. Date: 1/30/2013 3:48:00 PM

    Very articulate piece. Best I've read today.

  1. Date: 1/20/2013 1:11:00 AM

    reality or illusion, maybe one or the other conclusion:) love babe....

  1. Date: 1/9/2013 11:44:00 PM

    This is a good poem you've written. Have a blessed day. - JH

  1. Date: 12/24/2012 8:59:00 PM

    Anne, Once again, we find ourselves trapped in the Holiday Season. And, hear I am stopping by to say Hi and to wish you a Merry Christmas once again sincerely from my heart. Loving each moment I found comforting here on the soup. Thank you for any comment or support you have offered now or in the past. Love always & forever ~ PD

  1. Date: 12/11/2012 7:19:00 PM

    My lovely, talented, freakishly genius, Anne! I love everything in this piece from rhyme scheme, to the flow, to diction. From beginning to end, this is truly extraordinary work. My friend, YOU are: A Goddess of The Quill. Never let anyone tell you otherwise! I do not believe I can you or this piece brilliant enough times to get my point across! Absolutely amazing work! And thanks for your comment on my Smile... piece. It has my ego larger than it should be. I'm 23, and I get comments like the one you left. It is a truly warming feeling. Glad this piece allowed me to return the praise. Excellent!

  1. Date: 12/10/2012 6:34:00 AM

    Congratulations on your HM Anne love xx

  1. Date: 12/9/2012 2:54:00 PM

    Anne, congratulations with your awesome win..in the Skitty Skat Contest.... thank you for everything. ~Always & Forever~ PD

  1. Date: 12/9/2012 2:28:00 PM

    Congrats in my contest, . ~SKAT

  1. Date: 12/1/2012 11:39:00 PM

    Wow!! so short and powerful, yet described a common feeling , with uncommon poetic ability

  1. Date: 11/26/2012 12:45:00 AM

    I love this Anne ;} very nice.

  1. Date: 11/22/2012 1:40:00 PM

    This speaks to me, and I imagine it would speak to many

  1. Date: 11/21/2012 3:55:00 PM

    this is wonderful Anne, i'm comprehending you right now, with this your awesome poetry, you certainly are one very sincere poet....

  1. Date: 11/19/2012 6:38:00 PM

    I always believe the fog eventually will clear and we make a perfect landing (one we can walk away from). It is a wonderful thing to see something like this. The finding of a place to land can take a long time so I hope you can enjoy the mystery. It's all part of the act--just creates oodles of anxiety.

  1. Date: 11/19/2012 7:36:00 AM

    What a gorgeous write! The flow, the imagery - everything. Great job :)

  1. Date: 11/17/2012 3:47:00 PM

    Very nice poem and very well written. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla

  1. Date: 11/17/2012 7:33:00 AM

    Good morning Anne, have a wonderful Saturday

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