Museum Of Masked Faces - First Draft


On synthetic derelict stage of deception domain,
I gyrate the split mind, ensnared by bipolarity chain.
Under illusive limelight of ostentatious time, 
I’m entangled in machinated invasive paradox prime.
In make-belief life’s drama I act with no compunction, 
I face fabricated faces flocking redundant in conjunction. 
Identity lost in conglomerate of counterfeit facades,
I don’t perform by heart's prudent prompt if it pervades.
In masquerading faces reflected in warped mirror, 
I see concealed the contorted contours of rancid rancor. 
With their phony pretense a conciliation role I tactfully play,
my misshapen face of spite, the actor in me doesn't portray. 
Finding a fake place to subsist in pretend archival spaces, 
I’m a configured antique in the museum of masked faces.
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Date: 2/11/2024 2:45:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in my First Draft contest, Subimal. The two words ‘facades’ and ‘pervades’ are not perfect rhyme as the stressed end syllables are pronounced very differently. This was in keeping with the brief of this contest where poets were asked to share their poems warts and all. Your choice of vocabulary and engaging content were the deciding factors in ensuring your placement in this contest. ~Suzette
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Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 2/18/2024 11:30:00 PM
Thank you, Suzette for the placement and for the suggestion.
Date: 2/10/2024 1:48:00 PM
I especially like your last six lines Subimal. Congratulations! :)
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Subimal Sinha-Roy
Date: 2/18/2024 11:28:00 PM
Thank you, Linda.
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