Masked

Hidden deep behind soulful eyes
beauty emerges but remains unseen
unearthed this buried treasure
l'attrait caché derrière le masque
Words spoken hearts revealed   broken
for is it fear that keeps one cloaked
to remain in the absence of light
to seek comfort, solace, sympathy
in a world of hatred and mistrust
where one can not be hurt 
if one is not known
where the past is the past
and love can finally be found
Step out from the shadows of insecurities
and into the light 
of hope, trust, and conviction
for there is where life lies
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 10/3/2015 7:35:00 PM
Wow Tim this is what we call "poetic wisdom" beauty with sage words! Love the french touch!
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Arthur Vaso
Date: 10/3/2015 9:38:00 PM
LOL, well more if you we go out for drinks after!
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/3/2015 9:14:00 PM
Thanks Arthur. Have to learn French if I want to go watch hockey with you in Canada. : )
Date: 10/3/2015 8:11:00 AM
- Yes, go out of the shadow .... drop the mask - A great poem, Tim! - Best wishes for the weekend and one hug // Anne-Lise :)
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/3/2015 9:12:00 PM
Thanks A-L
Date: 10/2/2015 10:25:00 PM
Awesome!!!!! Tim
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/3/2015 9:12:00 PM
Thanks Eve
Date: 10/2/2015 5:30:00 PM
Well done poet for you insightful write........wise and light..........A.M.
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/2/2015 5:48:00 PM
Thank you A.M.
Date: 10/2/2015 4:54:00 PM
wise and beautiful, Tim!
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/2/2015 5:47:00 PM
Thanks Andrea
Date: 10/2/2015 3:16:00 PM
So deep this poem of yours Tim.. To go in the light unmasked, not scared of who we are, and to be loved for who we are amazing it is..awesome .
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/2/2015 3:19:00 PM
Thanks sweet one. Scared is not a good way to go through life.
Date: 10/2/2015 2:32:00 PM
wise words indeed so beautifully penned Tim:-) hugs jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 10/2/2015 2:44:00 PM
It hit me greatly Tim he was diagnosed with terminal cancer less than a month later he was gone - hubby brought me the order of service today I was in tears seeing it:-( hugs jan xx
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/2/2015 2:36:00 PM
Thanks Jan. I am sorry about you dear friend.
Date: 10/2/2015 2:28:00 PM
Very well written, Tim. It takes courage to step out into the light. Yes, I believe that we need to reveal who we are. It makes us vulnerable, but it makes us real. Hugs
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Tim Smith
Date: 10/2/2015 2:35:00 PM
It is okay to be vulnerable at times for that is when the real "us" emerges. Thanks Eileen
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