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Secret Facades

Costumes we wear Tell but a small tidbit Of our story Facial masks Easily masquerading Keeping our facade to ourselves Enthusiasm however cannot be hidden Generates optimism, inspires hope To those who are ready to take off their masks and live

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Date: 6/16/2020 11:58:00 AM
Façades are sometimes necessary to safeguard things better left hidden. But most are used to conceal ugly things, eyesores in particular. When they do they serve a useul purpose. Thanks for commenting on my work, Karen. / M
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/16/2020 5:13:00 PM
Thank you for noticing Maurice. It is always a pleasure to visit your poems!
Date: 6/15/2020 9:49:00 PM
Thanks for sharing this truth. I delight in your last stanza. Thanks likewise for my placement in your recently-judged contest. God bless you.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/15/2020 10:43:00 PM
Thank you. You are welcome.
Date: 6/15/2020 6:43:00 PM
Wonderful poetry dear friend. May your muse continue to bring you joy and peace. Many blessings and love sent your way, Gina
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/15/2020 10:43:00 PM
Thank you Gina.
Date: 6/15/2020 5:29:00 PM
Good question If you hide Caren How can you then see
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Christopher Flaherty
Date: 6/17/2020 1:40:00 PM
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/15/2020 10:44:00 PM
It would be impossible. Not me at all.

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