Masks

We all wear a mask 
hiding our true identities 
afraid of what people might say 
afraid of not being 
the person people want us to be 
we need the courage 
to be who we are 
shedding the mask 
with confidence
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rodrigues Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 8:41 AM
We reveal what we want people to see. One of my favorite things I love to share is about the “Johari Window.” We hide things from others, also things we don’t know about ourselves, others know things we don’t know about ourselves and then there are things known by all. So interesting!
Croft Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 9:44 AM
I've never heard of "johari window" thank you for sharing
Godwin Avatar
January 21, 2026 at 3:23 PM
POWERFUL.Those with confidence don't wear masks, confident in the fact that they are a perfect child of God. We know this at birth but forget once here, as the days and dysfunction go by and erase His love and truth. Hopefully, the pain will cause all who need truth to reach out, & then probably be better than best in the confidence department. Your poem is true, an unnecessary sadness caused in childhood. I pray all find their path to vanquish it. I wore no mask, but I wasn't a tryer, I was a hider. So, I did get mine back, slow, steady & sure.
Croft Avatar
January 21, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Thank you for reading. I agree with you whole heartedly.
Terry Avatar
January 21, 2026 at 1:03 PM
I like the simplicity of this poem that tells so much truth about how we fear to show our true selves. Ripping off that mask is so much easier said than done.
Croft Avatar
January 21, 2026 at 1:13 PM
So true, it is easy said then done. Thank you for reading
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