Enigma of Truth

“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth...”  by Oscar Wilde



Face-to-face, he lies; truth locked inside his heart’s vault. Is it fear of ridicule? How did he get here? Why is it he dons a mask before he’ll share true feelings?
*Written December 16 for Brian’s 6-7 Line poems contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 9/17/2019 3:54:00 AM
writing of philosophical touching
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Date: 12/20/2011 2:43:00 PM
Thought provoking piece, love - and loved the Wilde quote too : )
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Date: 12/20/2011 10:28:00 AM
well...most folks don't take the time to figure out their true feelings and as one who always states her mind..believe you me..it is seldom appreciated LOL [doesn't mean it's true just because we believe what we are saying!] Happy Holy Days CONGRAD's
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Date: 12/19/2011 5:45:00 PM
Sorry human concepts are like that sadly. Congrats. on your worthy poem win, Dear Carolyn. Agape, Moses
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Date: 12/19/2011 3:28:00 PM
Very nice, Carolyn.How are you? ARe you at the same address where I sent you a card? I used the latest address of yours. HOpe you are feeling well before Christmas. Luv, Andrea
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Date: 12/19/2011 12:01:00 PM
Congratulation my friend on your win. Enjoy. bl
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Date: 12/19/2011 12:00:00 PM
Congrats, Carolyn. Great write. Nice going. Happy Holidays to you and yours. luv Ralph
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Date: 12/19/2011 6:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Sixes And Sevens contest :)
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Date: 12/19/2011 6:23:00 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Brian's "Sixes And Sevens" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/16/2011 12:28:00 PM
" truth locked.......vault', where my eyes fall, because, it's true. Thanks, for sharing, my friend. bl
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Date: 12/16/2011 11:55:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Carolyn. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I am going to see if I can write something for a couple contests this weekend. Hope you find the inspiration to do the same. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you. Love, Carol
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