Alexis Y. Poet Verse

Seven Bits- Mask

I wear it extremely well 
 I gain people's trust quickly
my face and smile is perfect
 I am just the guy next door
    some say a gq model
    my mask is the perfect fit
that you see my blade too late




10-4-17

Inspired by the Sevenbits contest 
Sponsor: Nette Oncloud

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Arthur Vaso October 11, 2017 at 9:58 PM Oh really liked the twist at the end of this one!!! (pardon the pun)

Frances Schiavina October 9, 2017 at 9:39 AM Powerful poem. Congratulations.

Andrea Dietrich October 8, 2017 at 8:44 PM Yes, I recall this macabre one and am glad to see it on the winners' list.Congrats, Alexis.

Darren White October 8, 2017 at 9:54 AM Wonderful Alexis! Congratulations :)

Gregory Richard Barden October 8, 2017 at 3:28 AM Alexis - sincere congratulations on your well-earned win, my friend, and blessings for more such recognition of your wonderful writing talents! Keep up the great work!

Eve Roper October 7, 2017 at 8:16 PM Congratulations on your win, Alexis, : O Hugs Eve ~`*

Constance La France October 7, 2017 at 4:58 PM Alexis, wonderful, I really like your poem, CONGRATULATIONS!

Nette Onclaud October 7, 2017 at 4:51 PM yes, powerful twist it is, alexis...congrats on your fine spot as i thank you for being part of this contest...huggs Alexis Y. October 7, 2017 at 5:04 PM Hi Nette, I appreciate my placement in your contest. Thanks:-) Alexis

Silent One October 5, 2017 at 11:06 AM This is a great entry for the contest.. Good luck..

Andrea Dietrich October 4, 2017 at 5:42 PM Oh yes, I had an idea on this one, because I am such a huge fan of murder mysteries!!!! GREAT job.

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 4, 2017 at 3:05 PM Cool, dark ending, Alexis. You went real macabre on this fine poem. Excellent fright write ... getting tuned up for Halloween, eh. Excellent poem though. Love and smiles always.

Joseph May October 4, 2017 at 9:49 AM Nice twist at the end Alexis...best wishes

Becca Teagan October 4, 2017 at 8:31 AM This is great for the contest! Definitely a surprise twist at the end. And a good message that we should not let someone's gq looks hinder us from seeing their "blade" !

Jan Allison October 4, 2017 at 5:12 AM Gee Alexis I didn't see the ending coming at all!! fabulous twist there!!:-) hugs jan xx