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Hiding Behind the Mask

Midnight comes and I'm lying in my bed wide awake due to Anxious thoughts of what will happen tomorrow at the Staff Christmas party. No doubt the alcohol will flow leading to Questionable decisions made by myself in order to entertain others Unnecessarily to cover my true inner self. I am seen by others as an Extrovert, when in reality, I'm longing to be alone. Ideally, I'd be more Reclusive than I let on, but the show must go on, and as the office clown, I Am always expected to do a prank on a co-worker or spin a yarn. I am Definitely hiding behind a mask, as so many others do. It's easier than Expressing my true feelings and being who I want to be.

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Jeanette Brewin

Date: 7/10/2023 9:00:00 PM

Many of us don't always show how we are really feeling. A good description and poem. Well written.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/10/2023 9:41:00 AM

You know me as outgoing when we chat but as you know I struggle with self confidence but on here I can fly high with my silly poetry. I tend to shrink into the background in social situations they can make me feel uncomfy. i can relater to your poem so much but not the alcohol but i think folk use it to let go of their inhibitions rather than be who they really want to be. write on sweet Paige:-) your poetry pal Jan xx

Bill Baker

Date: 7/4/2023 5:11:00 PM

Nice Acrostic poem, Paige. It took me 60+ years of thinking I was an extrovert to realize the joys and upside of a more introvert lifestyle. Like you said, always doing what others expected to feel accepted and a part of a group. Acknowledging it is the first step to freeing yourself from the exspectations of others, and of yourself at times. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jan Allison
Date: 7/10/2023 9:38:00 AM

well said Bill! hugs jan xx