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The Man Behind the Mask

This is for the guy who thinks he's too imperfect, for that girl who thinks she's not amazing enough...... You are stunning! I had a mask Carefully carved for me by fear I heard he got the best smiths for this task Nothing else got much of my care Never had I seen such a beauty At first, it worked so much magic Every guy wanted to be my buddy Even the prettiest girls wanted something romantic It started from my friends They said the stone mask looked better Siblings complained the jaw didn't have enough bend Some even said the best masks were of terracotta So I bought every type I could find Clay,wood, brass, steel... I had all Like the arid sand obeys the most trivial wind I succumbed to every call Just while deep in thought I realised how much of Fear's client I was Too ashamed of the man behind the mask That I tried to hide him from the world I couldn't even recall the man It had been long I checked him in the mirror If he was still a boy or now a man If he was still dark or now fairer So in the middle of the night I burnt the masks To bring this man to Limelight Like twilights in dusks

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Date: 5/29/2016 12:39:00 AM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Olusanya. :)
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Date: 5/26/2016 3:20:00 AM
olusanya daniel, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Olusanya Daniel
Date: 5/26/2016 2:49:00 PM
Thanks so much.....i'd like to learn from you
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Olusanya Daniel
Date: 5/26/2016 2:45:00 PM
Thanks so much.....i'd like to learn from you
Date: 5/26/2016 1:39:00 AM
Interesting poem, Olusanya, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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