Jack Webster Poet I do not know?

Poem From Critique: Blot

example poem inspired by eckho scott's poem in the high critique forum which may be read here: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/forum/topic7487-critique-please.aspx?MessageID=14459#post14459



She leaned into the mirror
cleaning her mascara.
Thick red lipstick, she painted her lips
practicing
and repracticing the smile
that hid the pain.
Careful,
she cleaned the red from her teeth,
so no one could see her rage.
She blotted
everything bleeding
into the tissue,
a stain thrown into the bin with his key.

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Gerald Greene March 22, 2019 at 12:54 PM I interested to know why you chose the words "that hid the pain" instead of "hiding the pain?" I appreciate all you do and what you write. Thanks. Jack Webster March 22, 2019 at 9:03 PM couldnt fit it all in 1 post. there are 3 parts Jack Webster March 22, 2019 at 8:55 PM that's a great question. sorry for the long reply. please see here: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/answer_for_gerald_greene_1126815