That Mask

if you could only see

behind that mask

behind the smile that lies

if you could only go

a little deeper to see

behind her eyes

she hides from you

she hides the truth

she hides the evidence

so you have no proof

of her lack of what

you thought was there -

strength and hope

aren't behind

that mask she wears
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Wolf Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 8:54 PM
Especially appropriate in these times... Nicely penned, Robin, and welcome to Poetry Soup! Best wishes, Gershon
Mcintosh Avatar
June 1, 2020 at 7:41 PM
Wow. A excellent poem that I enjoyed so much. Many blessings and love sent your way, Gina
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