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humans decide which mask to wear every day, one face, thousands of masks with dangerous masks we hide our cheeks, shade our eyes with torn hearts we smile we all wear masks not to be different but hide our uniqueness disguised as people, beneath perceptions, thoughts, words we are awareness

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Ink Empress

Date: 10/9/2023 2:12:00 AM

Brilliant picture to go with this senryu! I agree with this, all sorts of masks for various reasons, some are uncomfortable with revealing their inner true selve too, for various reasons. A deeply moving and thoughtful write this is: i especially felt “ we all wear masks not to be different but hide our uniqueness“ profound! Sooo true on so many deep levels! Your wisdom and ability to comprehend various shades of masks so very evident here . Loved reading this

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/9/2023 4:11:00 AM

thanks for stopping by and for reading and commenting on my Senyru. I thoroughly appreciate the depth of your comments. I'm grateful that you, too, see the many nuances in my poems. You must be a mindful, wise person. I cherish you. Have a pleasant day, Sara

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/8/2023 6:40:00 PM

Sara, I agree that with torn hearts we smile beneath a mask, to hide how we feel inside sometimes. Well said, well written… Belle

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/9/2023 4:12:00 AM

thanks, Belle, for stopping by and for your insightful comments. In one sense of the word, masks are a positive thing for humans. Enjoy your day, Sara

Yann Rolland

Date: 10/8/2023 3:20:00 PM

beautifully penned Sara, i think we need to wear masks in ordinary life, your metaphor is deep and brilliant, enjoyed very much my reading, have a sweet day

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/8/2023 4:58:00 PM

thanks, Yann, for your visit. I think we're so accustomed to wearing masks that sometimes they become a habit. Anyway, I'm grateful you appreciated the metaphor. Enjoy your Sunday evening, Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/8/2023 3:13:00 PM

not to be different but hide our uniqueness…says a lot. Nicely done!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/8/2023 4:57:00 PM

thank you, Kim, for stopping by and for grasping the significance of that line. I appreciate you. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Karen Jones

Date: 10/8/2023 3:12:00 PM

With torn hearts we smile...love this line. This is an insightful write Sara! Great job!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/8/2023 4:56:00 PM

thank you, Karen, for your thoughtful and kind comments. Have a wonderful evening, Sara

Tom Woody

Date: 10/8/2023 2:31:00 PM

I like your interesting take on this, since the subject is generally viewed in the negative. We wear masks to hide our uniqueness. Very cool

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/8/2023 2:41:00 PM

thank you, Tom, for stopping by and for appreciating my positive spin on the 'mask' topic. I appreciate your consistently reading my poems. Thanks! enjoy your evening, Sara