The Mask

The mask…hiding behind it Illusive she deceives all I still find her attractive Though she hides behind… The mask Russell Sivey

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Jack Horne

Date: 5/20/2012 11:03:00 AM

insightful piece - reminds me of my ex - I guess we've all known people like this!

Joann Grisetti

Date: 5/19/2012 4:14:00 PM

We all wear masks - for our family, for our friends, for co-workers. What we let them see and what we hide. Brilliant write.

Gwendolen Song

Date: 5/19/2012 3:35:00 PM

What a complicated woman you have, Russell! haha...I know it's probably fiction tho! I hide behind many masks myself so I understand this senryu very well!....Thanks for your comments on my recent work...You are a wonderful ray of warmth and encouragement...Don't u ever go away and stay too long! Always, your poetic friend--Gwendolen