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Mask We Wear

The Mask I wear is of a Comedian Not showing the world I hurt For when you laugh or cry looks the same Sarcasm is rooted in pain. The Mask I wear is of an Introvert Being lonely than risk not being liked I keep to myself and try not to falter Failure is rooted in Rejection. The Mask I wear is a Social Butterfly My calendar is packed my life lacks depth The gift of the gab is for me My Personality is rooted in Insecurity. The Mask I wear is of a Perfectionist Everything running on my watch smoothly Living in a constant state of something going wrong My Obsessiveness is rooted in Anxiety. The Mask that I wear is of a Monk Showing my calm as if nothing is wrong Never facing my bottled up emotions My Composure is rooted in Chaos within me. Dated 29.8.22

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Unseeking Seeker

Date: 12/1/2022 7:50:00 AM

Deep write Carol, enjoyed. When mind-body identity vaporises and thoughts rest, who remains, for we yet are?

Carol Mitra
Date: 12/2/2022 9:59:00 PM

Thank you Unseeking Seeker.... Glad you enjoyed the poem :)

Gu Jendayi

Date: 11/27/2022 11:27:00 AM

Very great piece. So many where masks

Carol Mitra
Date: 11/28/2022 7:32:00 AM

Thank you Gu Jendayi.... Yes we all do wear masks for very many different reasons.

Gu Jendayi
Date: 11/27/2022 11:27:00 AM

Anonomus Scorpio

Date: 11/27/2022 8:35:00 AM

Carol, One of my favorite reads so far on this platform! Recognizing that vulnerability is not easily unmasked is such a simple but overlooked insight. Beautiful just simply beautiful!

Carol Mitra
Date: 11/28/2022 7:30:00 AM

Thank you Anonomus Scorpio... I am so humbled by your comments and touched by your words :)

Joseph May

Date: 8/30/2022 5:29:00 AM

People war so many masks to hide pain, Congrats on your win Carol, Very nicely penned

Carol Mitra
Date: 11/28/2022 7:27:00 AM

Hi Joseph.... I am extremely sorry to see your comment so late.... But as they say better late than never :) Thank you and so glad you liked it.

Afzal Nusker

Date: 8/30/2022 1:24:00 AM

Such an honest expression with some deep observation. I love it. Congratulations on your win.

Carol Mitra
Date: 8/30/2022 4:06:00 AM

Thank you Afzal.... I am glad you could relate to the poem :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/25/2022 7:47:00 AM

Wonderfully written introspection, Carol. You are keenly insightful, and I can relate to a few of these masks. We never know what's really behind a person's masks. Even if we try to break through, no one is going to share what is underneath unless they are ready to be vulnerable. I think we instinctively self protect...thanks for sharing. Rhonda xx

Carol Mitra
Date: 5/26/2022 12:21:00 AM

Thanks dear Rhonda.....Yes we never know the real person till they reveal themselves.....which they most often don't and like you said protect themselves from the hardships of life and world.

Virginia Gelok

Date: 5/22/2022 11:48:00 AM

this poem made me instantly think of my son...always telling all "everything is alright". Time proved it wasn't! Thankyou for sharing.

Carol Mitra
Date: 5/26/2022 12:17:00 AM

Yes .....reality is hard to face so we hide behind masks......And thank you for reading :)

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/28/2020 12:54:00 PM

This is such a thought provoking muse of deep human emotions that come as an experience for every person Carol. Congratulations on your win! :)

Carol Mitra
Date: 7/28/2020 7:23:00 PM

Thanks you so much Aditi...much love.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/27/2020 10:40:00 AM

Carol, this is a vividly descriptive, moving poem describing "masks" many wear at one time or another. CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Carol Mitra
Date: 7/27/2020 8:08:00 PM

Yes we all do....to safeguard ourselves.....Thank you Janice, much appreciated.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 7/27/2020 7:03:00 AM

A powerful write Carol. I think you really nailed each one in the last lines. Congrats on your top placement.

Carol Mitra
Date: 7/27/2020 7:27:00 AM

Thank you Jeanne....much appreciated.

Mohan Chutani

Date: 7/27/2020 4:12:00 AM

Carol, your muse finely showed us the various facets of our personality that changes with change of situation and circumstances but we try to mask them from outside suitably to protect ourselves or keep it to ourselves only. Congratulations on your top win in my contest. Mohan

Carol Mitra
Date: 7/27/2020 6:00:00 AM

Thank you Mohan.....yes we often use masks to cover our true selves....often losing in the process.

V. Deepa

Date: 7/27/2020 1:51:00 AM

Beautiful poem I felt the pain & hurts while I read your work. Congratulations on your wonderful win Carol sir.Keep writing and keep inspiring:-) Warmest regards~Deepa:-)

Carol Mitra
Date: 7/27/2020 2:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Deepa....much love Carol.