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Masquerade

I went to my closet To pick out a mask Many to choose from Am I up for the task? The image of sensitivity Or do I want to appear strong Maybe the mask of co-operation I can pretend to get along Do I dare go with ugly Can I pull off being mean? Perhaps I can go with sexy Or try dawning obscene This mask that is two faced I have had it on before It got me in trouble I won't wear it any more What about pious The mask of a saint Or maybe this clown Colored with paint I wouldn't mind being a hero At least for one day I could be a philosopher If I had something to say All of these masks Here in my pile I think I will discard them Just be myself for a while

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Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/3/2014 12:37:00 PM

Congratulations Richard. Very well articulated poem. Sometimes it can be the hardest thing for us to do.

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/30/2014 7:45:00 AM

Clever, I like seeing who you are for you, no masks :) great Richard, :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 7/30/2014 8:22:00 AM

Thanks Casarah.

Juli- Michelle

Date: 12/8/2012 11:03:00 PM

You are right, I love this poem. It helps support mine in the sense that many people struggle in trying to be who they are inside. A difficult task, might I add. Thank you for deferring me here, fav'd it! -JuliMichelle

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/8/2012 11:32:00 PM

Glad you lked it Julimichelle. Feel free to browse there may be more to your liking.

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 12/6/2012 6:11:00 PM

very provacative. half the time we don't even know we're pretending? Light & Love

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 12/7/2012 12:16:00 AM

Thanks for taking time to look through my less recent poems. It is appreciated.

Shaz Cheesman

Date: 11/14/2012 3:00:00 AM

oh love the fact that u have used the idea of a mask...Masquerade to express something that we have all experienced to some degree in life. the many faces of a human being today....its interesting. Love the poem :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/14/2012 7:32:00 AM

I have been frightened and hurt by the many masks that I have seen especially in early life. Some of the lovely faces hid monsters.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/12/2012 3:54:00 PM

Glad that you chose to just be yourself for awhile..Enjoyed reading your creative work..Thanks for stopping by..Your kind review was very uplifting..Sara

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/12/2012 5:26:00 PM

When you get to a certain age you dispense of the masks. Take me as I am!

Jack Horne

Date: 11/12/2012 2:40:00 PM

lovely write - especially love the last stanza

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/12/2012 5:26:00 PM

Glad you liked it jack

Harry Horsman

Date: 11/12/2012 2:37:00 PM

With poetry as good as this, Richard, wow don't care which mask you wear,the imagery is brilliant,

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/12/2012 5:27:00 PM

Thanks Harry, I am a fan of your style as well.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/12/2012 1:15:00 PM

Allow the mask to be home ..... be yourself! - A very good poem Richard. - - Have a wonderful week. - - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/12/2012 1:20:00 PM

Thanks so much, appreciate your visits.

Terry O'Leary

Date: 11/12/2012 12:58:00 PM

Too bad everybody doesn't think this way! ... Terry (good poem)

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/12/2012 1:04:00 PM

Thanks Terry, as long as you do that is the best beginning hopefully others will see how easy it is an follow your example.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/12/2012 1:01:00 PM

Thanks Anne, you honor me again, so glad you enjoyed it. I hope you are having a great day off.

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 11/12/2012 12:12:00 PM

Just be. That is my philosophy. Wouldn't that be too tiring wearing them? Good write. I like you for being yourself. I think that is the best one. So out the masks they go, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/12/2012 12:39:00 PM

I never did find one that was comfortable to wear, what you see is what you get. Thanks for commenting

Jack Ellison

Date: 11/12/2012 8:59:00 AM

Good one, my good friend from B.C.! "Just be myself for a while"... right on! Cheers, Jack

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/12/2012 9:09:00 AM

Thanks Jack, I have no doubt you have discarded your masks long ago.

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 11/12/2012 8:52:00 AM

I like where took this Poem my friend.. very very good.... Michael

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/12/2012 8:57:00 AM

Thanks, I had fun with this one.