Richard Lamoureux Poet Rhyme

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 September 3, 2014 at 12:37 PM Congratulations Richard. Very well articulated poem. Sometimes it can be the hardest thing for us to do.

Casarah Nance July 30, 2014 at 7:45 AM Clever, I like seeing who you are for you, no masks :) great Richard, :) Richard Lamoureux July 30, 2014 at 8:22 AM Thanks Casarah.

Juli- Michelle December 8, 2012 at 11:03 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 December 8, 2012 at 11:32 PM Glad you lked it Julimichelle. Feel free to browse there may be more to your liking.

Debbie Guzzi December 6, 2012 at 6:11 PM very provacative. half the time we don't even know we're pretending? Light & Love Richard Lamoureux December 7, 2012 at 12:16 AM Thanks for taking time to look through my less recent poems. It is appreciated.

Shaz Cheesman November 14, 2012 at 3:00 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 November 14, 2012 at 7:32 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 November 12, 2012 at 3:54 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 November 12, 2012 at 5:26 PM When you get to a certain age you dispense of the masks. Take me as I am!

Jack Horne November 12, 2012 at 2:40 PM lovely write - especially love the last stanza Richard Lamoureux November 12, 2012 at 5:26 PM Glad you liked it jack

Harry Horsman November 12, 2012 at 2:37 PM With poetry as good as this, Richard, wow don't care which mask you wear,the imagery is brilliant, Richard Lamoureux November 12, 2012 at 5:27 PM Thanks Harry, I am a fan of your style as well.

Anne-Lise Andresen November 12, 2012 at 1:15 PM Allow the mask to be home ..... be yourself! - A very good poem Richard. - - Have a wonderful week. - - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Richard Lamoureux November 12, 2012 at 1:20 PM Thanks so much, appreciate your visits.

Terry O'Leary November 12, 2012 at 12:58 PM Too bad everybody doesn't think this way! ... Terry (good poem) Richard Lamoureux November 12, 2012 at 1:04 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 November 12, 2012 at 1:01 PM Thanks Anne, you honor me again, so glad you enjoyed it. I hope you are having a great day off.

Toquyen Harrell November 12, 2012 at 12:12 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 November 12, 2012 at 12:39 PM I never did find one that was comfortable to wear, what you see is what you get. Thanks for commenting

Jack Ellison November 12, 2012 at 8:59 AM Good one, my good friend from B.C.! "Just be myself for a while"... right on! Cheers, Jack Richard Lamoureux November 12, 2012 at 9:09 AM Thanks Jack, I have no doubt you have discarded your masks long ago.

Michael J. Falotico November 12, 2012 at 8:52 AM I like where took this Poem my friend.. very very good.... Michael Richard Lamoureux November 12, 2012 at 8:57 AM Thanks, I had fun with this one.