Tim Smith Poet Free verse

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

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Arthur Vaso October 3, 2015 at 7:35 PM Wow Tim this is what we call "poetic wisdom" beauty with sage words! Love the french touch! Arthur Vaso October 3, 2015 at 9:38 PM LOL, well more if you we go out for drinks after! Tim Smith October 3, 2015 at 9:14 PM Thanks Arthur. Have to learn French if I want to go watch hockey with you in Canada. : )

Anne-Lise Andresen October 3, 2015 at 8:11 AM - Yes, go out of the shadow .... drop the mask - A great poem, Tim! - Best wishes for the weekend and one hug // Anne-Lise :) Tim Smith October 3, 2015 at 9:12 PM Thanks A-L

Eve Roper October 2, 2015 at 10:25 PM Awesome!!!!! Tim Tim Smith October 3, 2015 at 9:12 PM Thanks Eve

Afolabi Muideen October 2, 2015 at 5:30 PM Well done poet for you insightful write........wise and light..........A.M. Tim Smith October 2, 2015 at 5:48 PM Thank you A.M.

Andrea Dietrich October 2, 2015 at 4:54 PM wise and beautiful, Tim! Tim Smith October 2, 2015 at 5:47 PM Thanks Andrea

Charmaine Chircop October 2, 2015 at 3:16 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 . Tim Smith October 2, 2015 at 3:19 PM Thanks sweet one. Scared is not a good way to go through life.

Jan Allison October 2, 2015 at 2:32 PM wise words indeed so beautifully penned Tim:-) hugs jan xx Jan Allison October 2, 2015 at 2:44 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 Tim Smith October 2, 2015 at 2:36 PM Thanks Jan. I am sorry about you dear friend.

Eileen Manassian October 2, 2015 at 2:28 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 Tim Smith October 2, 2015 at 2:35 PM It is okay to be vulnerable at times for that is when the real "us" emerges. Thanks Eileen