Masks
We wear the pacifist’s mask
that makes others feel O.K.
friendly polite poetry
“hello, goodbye” so cordially,
spiced with handshake, kiss or hug
circumstance, pretentious love.
Then suddenly strip it all away.
The real mask wearer doesn't stay.
10/4/17
Copyright © Janis Thompson | Year Posted 2017
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