Behind the Mask

The truth we share within our soul.
Reveals our life and how we roll.
It's not enough sometimes to hide.
That's  when we need love to abide.

A fear of things when we're not sure.
Can leave us aching for a cure.
When we all know that life is life.
Sometimes that doesn't stop the strife.

We analyze and criticize. 
And then we find we're not so wise.
The essence of what's never shown.
Is all that some have ever known.

There comes a time when we can say.
Things just don't have to be this way.
And leave the past and all it's fear.
And remove the masks reflective mirror.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Lamoureux Avatar
August 7, 2019 at 9:13 AM
This hopeful piece is my favourite so far. This is very uplifting and has a lighter mood to it.
Johnson Avatar
August 7, 2019 at 10:37 AM
Thanks, I kinda like to just ramble sometimes within that realm of reflective reality. <3 :)
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2019 at 7:34 PM
another one nicely done. I like the comment Ilene gave you! that was indeed a brilliant line.
Johnson Avatar
August 4, 2019 at 8:25 PM
Every once in a while a nugget get's found. :) Thanks
Bauer Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 4:01 PM
nicely done, leslie! i love the lines: "we analyze and criticize and then we find we're not so wise." that's brilliant!
Johnson Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 4:32 PM
:) That's me, brilliant. :) lol. Thank you so much ilene. Coming from you that is high praise. <3
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