Carol Mitra Poet Free verse

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 December 1, 2022 at 7:50 AM Deep write Carol, enjoyed. When mind-body identity vaporises and thoughts rest, who remains, for we yet are? Carol Mitra December 2, 2022 at 9:59 PM Thank you Unseeking Seeker.... Glad you enjoyed the poem :)

Gu Jendayi November 27, 2022 at 11:27 AM Very great piece. So many where masks Carol Mitra November 28, 2022 at 7:32 AM Thank you Gu Jendayi.... Yes we all do wear masks for very many different reasons. Gu Jendayi November 27, 2022 at 11:27 AM

Anonomus Scorpio November 27, 2022 at 8:35 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 November 28, 2022 at 7:30 AM Thank you Anonomus Scorpio... I am so humbled by your comments and touched by your words :)

Joseph May August 30, 2022 at 5:29 AM People war so many masks to hide pain, Congrats on your win Carol, Very nicely penned Carol Mitra November 28, 2022 at 7:27 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 August 30, 2022 at 1:24 AM Such an honest expression with some deep observation. I love it. Congratulations on your win. Carol Mitra August 30, 2022 at 4:06 AM Thank you Afzal.... I am glad you could relate to the poem :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 25, 2022 at 7:47 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 May 26, 2022 at 12:21 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 May 22, 2022 at 11:48 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 May 26, 2022 at 12:17 AM Yes .....reality is hard to face so we hide behind masks......And thank you for reading :)

Aditi Mishra July 28, 2020 at 12:54 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 July 28, 2020 at 7:23 PM Thanks you so much Aditi...much love.

Janice Canerdy July 27, 2020 at 10:40 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 July 27, 2020 at 8:08 PM Yes we all do....to safeguard ourselves.....Thank you Janice, much appreciated.

Jeanne Mcgee July 27, 2020 at 7:03 AM A powerful write Carol. I think you really nailed each one in the last lines. Congrats on your top placement. Carol Mitra July 27, 2020 at 7:27 AM Thank you Jeanne....much appreciated.

Mohan Chutani July 27, 2020 at 4:12 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 July 27, 2020 at 6:00 AM Thank you Mohan.....yes we often use masks to cover our true selves....often losing in the process.

V. Deepa July 27, 2020 at 1:51 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 July 27, 2020 at 2:17 AM Thank you so much Deepa....much love Carol.