A Woman's Face Wears Many Masks

a woman's face wears many masks
her precious secrets to conceal
so a man may sit and ponder
if what he sees is truly real

he's a very clear-headed man
who takes his time and sets his goal
he's sure to see the masks diverge
as he taps on the door to her soul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Anglesey Avatar
September 4, 2013 at 10:40 AM
I like this very thoughtful poem. Very true words :)
Rhinem Avatar
August 4, 2013 at 1:31 AM
Ps., I Love Your Little Poochie, Tis So Sweet. *
Brigham Avatar
August 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM
Thank you kindly, Johnny! Faith
Rhinem Avatar
August 4, 2013 at 1:30 AM
† Ah But One Whom Love's Their Beauty This Wine As Creation Most Divine. What Are These Masks When 'Faith' As Your Beauty's Name Be All His Loving Heart, Shall Need. Congratulations, Upon Your Lovely Feature. Love, John
Brigham Avatar
August 4, 2013 at 3:58 PM
Ah, thank you so much, Johnny for your wonderful response to my poem. You made my day! faith
Sanders Avatar
August 1, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Congratulation on being featured. Excellent poetry poet.
Brigham Avatar
August 1, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Thank you for your wonderful remarks. Just found out I was featured and am really honored. Faith
Toran Avatar
July 31, 2013 at 10:25 PM
Well-worded and truthful! Congrats on your featured writing!...Milt
Brigham Avatar
August 1, 2013 at 12:18 PM
Many thanks, Milt! Didn't know my poem was featured until I saw your comment today. I appreciate your wonderful feedback! Faith
A   Avatar
July 12, 2013 at 11:18 PM
Elizabeth, your poem is very xool -Dropping in with a nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I’m here to invite you on over to my contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -If you ever need or seek feedback on a certain poem, click on my name any time you like. I’m looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Brigham Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 2:51 AM
Hi, Linda! Thank you so much for everything, especially the warm welcoming. I tried to enter your contest but couldn't tell if it took my entry or not. I'm still finding my way around the site and learning the how-to's. Can you tell me if my entry was accepted or not? Hugs-Faith
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July 12, 2013 at 4:49 PM
Faith E , your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers, Stopping by with a nice and sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup fan and "FRIEND"....... God Bless........... Hugs* SKAT"
Brigham Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 2:49 AM
Thank you for your wonderful remarks. I appreciate the lovely welcome you gave me and would be honored to be your friend. Hugs-Faith
Andresen Avatar
July 12, 2013 at 6:55 AM
- Hi Elizabeth, a well written poem. - Welcome to P-Soup. - Thanks for your first poem, hope there will be many more in the future. - Have fun with poetry. - Good luck! - Greetings from Norway / / Anne-Lise :)
Brigham Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 2:46 AM
Thank you very much, Anne-Lise! I appreciate the warm welcome and your wonderful comments on my poem. Faith
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July 11, 2013 at 5:12 PM
Very nice... Terry
Brigham Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 2:45 AM
Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it. Faith
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