Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Masks

Masks

People laugh at jokes not funny to fit in
They  don't care how others feel, but ask them how they've been
They show up at functions when we don't want to go
They dislike some people, but never let it show

Life has become for many just a masquerade
They often don't like something, yet complements are paid
They hope that other people their true feelings won't detect
It is more important to be politically correct

Why is it so hard for some to face up to the task
Of addressing things with honesty, step from behind the mask

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Carol Sunshine Brown November 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM Congratulations on your win in Brian's "Any Poem From Your First 100 On P S" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley November 18, 2011 at 2:11 PM Many thanks Carol

Lori Lucas Mcclure November 17, 2011 at 6:24 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win with this amazing write! Lori Bob Quigley November 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM Thank you Lori

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 17, 2011 at 6:04 PM Congrats Bob on another top ten win for this fantastic poetry ..I so luv this one .. Bob Quigley November 18, 2011 at 8:57 AM And thanks to you Linda-Marie

John Freeman November 17, 2011 at 11:54 AM Very true Bob, "It is more important to be politically correct" to some folks. One day, One day! Congrats on your worthy three. Agape, Moses Bob Quigley November 17, 2011 at 2:05 PM I hope you're right John. One day. Thanks for stopping by.

Carrie Richards November 17, 2011 at 8:31 AM So true....these are masks we all wear every day, in every walk of life. Somehow the world hides behind a false front, indeed rather sad to think we cannot feel trust enough to be ourselves. Congrats, Bob, on insightful observations! Bob Quigley November 17, 2011 at 8:51 AM Agreed. When did trust die? Thanks for the kudos Carrie.

Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2011 at 9:55 PM YOu did an excellent job discussing the masks people wear.As frank as I try to be, I even am guilty of doing a few of these things just a little! GREAT job. Bob Quigley July 19, 2011 at 9:17 AM As are we all. Thanks for the comments.

Francisco Martinez July 16, 2011 at 10:31 PM Nice read, Bob. Good luck in the mask contest! Bob Quigley July 17, 2011 at 6:40 AM Thank you for your comments Francisco