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Behind The Masks

There are those who appear so self-assured
Got a handle on life’s call
Put together and in control
Never to stumble or fall

Self confident and capable
Accomplished and so very sure
Undaunted without demons
That come knocking at their doors

Humans wear many masks for the outside world
Varying in degree and extent
Yet we all possess insecurities and fears 
‘Never’ feel intimidated by how some humans ‘present’!

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Gary Radice

Date: 7/28/2024 1:45:00 PM

Absolutely Deb. We all have insecurities. I guess it’s how we manage them that’s key and if negative thoughts become a persistent problem. Putting on a ,ask can also be quite exhausting mentally. Wise words indeed. Cheers - Gary

Panagiota Romios

Date: 7/25/2024 3:58:00 PM

A fav! Life is just so fascinating. I wish could share the many, many masks I have seen! Including, a murderer His mask was so good…I never saw the evil in him, not once. You are right, words can kill. They end friebships , marriages, do harm chilren. Writers should have a moral code. Being humane to another is a must. Good one, My friend! Pangie xxxxx

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/23/2024 4:27:00 AM

Amen to that! We reveal our true selves to thos e whom we know what it good for us. What great advice.

Deb M
Date: 7/23/2024 6:06:00 AM

Thanks Eileen…we all feel that way sometime in our lifetimes…l know l have and l need to remind myself we all have fears etc and that what people show the outside world is not always the same as behind closed doors!! Loving seeing/reading you…..Debx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 7/22/2024 1:21:00 PM

it's hard to remember this, deb, but you are 100% correct and it's important to keep this in mind...

Deb M
Date: 7/22/2024 2:34:00 PM

I think we all need a reminder from time to time Ilene as its so easy to feel intimidated and inadequate around certain people and personalities! Thanks my friend! Debx

Jan Allison

Date: 7/22/2024 5:17:00 AM

wise words indeed Deb:-) hugs jan xx

Deb M
Date: 7/22/2024 2:35:00 PM

That is me Mrs Wisdom haha!! Thanks Jan….Debx

Daisy Meadows

Date: 7/22/2024 1:53:00 AM

So true!!! A good poem. Well done.

Deb M
Date: 7/22/2024 2:37:00 PM

Thanks Daisy l appreciate your comment! What a sweet name “Daisy Meadows” l like that! Debx

Ink Empress

Date: 7/22/2024 1:44:00 AM

So true dear debx, youv said it all, so many wear masks, appear confident and what not, survival tactic in this cruel world, but at the end of the day, we all have insecurities etc … well said and delivered. Pleasure always reading your work. Hope you are doing well

Deb M
Date: 7/22/2024 2:38:00 PM

We are all the same at the end of the day! Love hearing from you…l am well…l hope you are the same Sweet Ink! Debx