The Mask

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

Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Horne Avatar
May 20, 2012 at 11:03 AM
insightful piece - reminds me of my ex - I guess we've all known people like this!
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May 19, 2012 at 4:14 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.
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May 19, 2012 at 3:35 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
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