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Is My Mask In Place

Is my mask in place? Do I appear normal? But am I their normal? Will I pass? I could announce myself in a variety of interesting ways and explain myself by showing them my doctor's notes But am I not vulnerable enough? Do I not already have enough labels? Do I need to give them another reason to detest me? Do I want them to know how truly different I am? Is my mask in place? Is yours? What about Sylvia's mask? And Tom's? We all need them. Not just one of us.

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/14/2019 9:01:00 AM

We all wear'em. Great!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/14/2019 11:43:00 AM

Anyone who thinks we do not has never truly faced themselves with truth, M.L.

Charles Messina

Date: 5/13/2019 9:20:00 PM

We all have a different mask for everyone we meet. Everyone has their own views on how we look at one another. Great write, Caren!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/14/2019 12:32:00 AM

Thank you Charles. I am grateful you stopped by, my friend.

David Mchattie

Date: 5/13/2019 7:25:00 PM

We all must play our part. But as they say, 'May you live in interesting times.' Being older, I find I no longer need a mask though. Take me or leave me. Have a great day my friend.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/14/2019 12:32:00 AM

I have so many masks, David. So very many. Not daring to show my true self to many.

Hilo Poet

Date: 5/13/2019 5:45:00 PM

Perchance Kurt R. was your inspiration, nonetheless, such original clarity that rendered a chuckle or two, thanks for your sharing as usual Caren, Aloha wk

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/14/2019 12:34:00 AM

I had not thought of that, but the bag over the head might have been dealing with my subconscious mind. Sure.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/13/2019 3:55:00 PM

Profound poetry spoken plainly. Love it.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/14/2019 12:34:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. I am so out there with the truth.

Arturo Michael

Date: 5/13/2019 3:10:00 PM

Mines broke...my mask...do you know where I can buy one... Well done Caren...

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/14/2019 12:35:00 AM

They are not easily procured; you have to build them yourself, Arturo. I am so glad you have not had to do it.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/13/2019 2:04:00 PM

Ah, yes: Life is a stage, and we are all actors thereon... Masked marvels! Nicely written, Caren! :) gw

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/14/2019 12:35:00 AM

We are such drama queens and drama queens, but some of us in secret.

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 5/13/2019 12:38:00 PM

I love dramas and it's a really dramatic poetry. By the way, is my pack in place?

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/13/2019 1:45:00 PM

Yes, it is but you are never going to be able to retrieve it. We are fierce and we have teeth we have not broken yet.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 5/13/2019 11:24:00 AM

Excellent, Caren. One of your best. It begs the question for each of us, I believe. You are a fearless lady and courageous. Bravo! Love your comment on my "Parents and Parenting." It speaks of my experiences. Thanks for the stop by. / M

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/13/2019 11:33:00 AM

Thank you Maurice. My selves all thank you!