Gershon Wolf Poet Lyric

My Heart Now Wears a Mask

To the melody of the Rolling Stones'
     ~ oldie, "Paint It Black" ~

I see a naked face, please put on a mask
No lipstick anymore, I want it to be masked
   I see the girls go by, so frightful in their masks
   Only one tear to cry, 'cos males can't multitask...

I see a line of cars, and they're all wearing masks
No drivers grin at me, they're all wearing masks
   I see teens turn away, 'cos they're not wearing masks
   The cops use pepper spray, they're wearing their gas masks...

I look inside myself, my heart now wears a mask
I have no feelings now, 'cos they have all been masked
   My face will fade away, it does not have a task
   It's no use anymore, when your whole world is masked...

Di-die-di-die-di-die  Di-di-die-die-di-die
Di-die-di-die-di-die  Di-di-die-die-di-die... Fadeout...

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Sam Kauffman June 17, 2020 at 7:09 PM Pure Gershon in rhythm and in rhyme - a wonderful mixture of the humorous, poignant and sublime. Enjoyed this so much - thank you for sharing your perspective and wry wisdom! Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 7:48 PM Sam, can't thank you enough here! I'm gonna run and show my wife that the word 'Pure' is in the same sentence as 'Gershon.' lol. Seriously, thank you so much for the encouragement. Coming from you reg. a lyric is good news for me. Smiles, Gershon

John Hamilton June 17, 2020 at 11:10 AM Matches the cadence of the song perfectly, masks are all the rage now, even for the heart I see, enjoyed this one also Gershon! Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 3:15 PM Hey, thank you so much, John. I was trying hard to keep the cadence true to form. Appreciate your empathy and encouragement! Cheers, Gershon

P.S. Awtry June 17, 2020 at 9:35 AM Fantastic! Fave for me! Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 3:10 PM Thanks for the enthusiasm! Always grateful for a FAVE. Keep the Faith, Gershon

Mohan Chutani June 17, 2020 at 9:16 AM Mask is the current safe bet GW. Again, feel it is a sattire on new normal. Best. Mohan Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 3:09 PM Sure is a satire! Thanks, Mohan. Write on, Gershon

Arturo Michael June 17, 2020 at 5:44 AM You got a picture of the future...no faces, no colors, and hearts masked...I know the song well, so I enjoyed your rendition in poetry Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 3:09 PM Hey, thank you so much, Arturo. Encouraging comments from a lyricist like you mean a lot to me! Cheers, Gershon

John Watt June 16, 2020 at 11:19 PM I like all the different masks you brought into this. I don't know the Stones' tune, but I'm sure Mick and Keith will be proud! Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 3:07 PM Ha, ha! Mick and Keith --- not exactly my cups of tea, but I sure like their mojo on 'Paint it Black.' Thanks, John! Cheers, Gershon

Evelyn Judy Buehler June 16, 2020 at 11:10 PM A well crafted song, which is a sign of the times. Best of wishes, Evelyn Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 3:06 PM Evelyn, thank you so much for your continued support and encouragement. Take good care, Gershon