John Allen Poet Quatrain

Faces and Masks

You have her face, but not her eyes. 
Fragrant words, but sweetened lies.
All my poems spilled onto your page, 
kept inside more than ink, a quiet rage. 

You have her face, but not her eyes. 
Whispered words and lonely sighs. 
A dream that won't come true, 
sorry to say she isn't you. 

You have her face, but not her eyes. 
A love affair dressed in disguise. 
All my love laid behind her shadow, 
you're the echo the voice couldn't follow. 
I wish you were different and that you'd grow wise, 
you have her face, but not her eyes.

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Beata Agustin March 17, 2026 at 7:23 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A March 10, 2016 at 11:51 AM awesome poem, John. LINDA

Skat A July 19, 2015 at 4:53 PM JOHN, Stopped by to say hello, I enjoyed reading your poem today. FOREVER <3 SKAT

Deborah Turner March 23, 2015 at 11:40 PM Hi, JOHN the word I was trying to use to describe e your poem was wonderful. Also it was a beautiful read. Thank you for written such good poetry. Rating #7

Deborah Turner March 23, 2015 at 11:34 PM Hi, John just read your poem, the written was wonder. You have her face, but not her soul or sprit. I totally get it, keep written you are great.