The Mask

Truth is we hide yourself lest others know Hiding ourselves to make others happier Everyone has their own problems to face Masterly I give you the answer you want Ask someone "how are you feeling today" Same reply is nearly always given I am ok Knowing this look beyond the mask I wear

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Jean Murray

Date: 11/10/2015 3:40:00 PM

Was it Shakespeare who said we must "put on a face to meet the faces that we meet."?

John Doherty
Date: 11/10/2015 5:25:00 PM

Lady Macbeth and Banquo, just read an excerpt, they wore the mask, to protect themselves from macbeth

Mark Woods

Date: 11/9/2015 10:48:00 PM

There is a lot of truth in this poem. We all hide our true selves to some extent or another. At times I try to come up with oddball answers to the standard how are you questions. It can be most entertaining watching the reaction!