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The Secret Behind My Mask

There's a secret hidden behind the mask I wear
and if you dare to peer into the depth of my eyes
you will discover my soul has been laid bare
My flaws empower me, despite the guiled disguise

I appear to be a peach dangling from a tree
ripe for picking according to my blushed skin
but I am rotten to the core, and you cannot see
my blemished soul; the lies and faults within

I am the most tempting bouquet of the finest wine
Sniff and swirl before tasting me with your lips
If you over indulge from the harvest of my vine
I could destroy your life by causing an apocalypse

I'll enter your heart offering the petals of a rose
I can be beauty to behold, but beware of my thorns
They can draw blood. It's a danger I often pose
My mask conceals my identity by covering my horns



Strand's New Poetry 14 Contest
Sponsor...Brian Strand
July 28, 2020

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John Watt

Date: 10/5/2020 7:33:00 PM

There is much to discover beneath the surface; both of a poem and of a person. You have conveyed this so well in your writing, Jenna. I'm always impressed with your talent for rhymes as well as your handling of deep subjects. ~ John

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/13/2020 5:02:00 AM

This is one of the most encouraging comments you've ever made to me, John, and I'm very grateful for your generous words.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/2/2020 2:45:00 PM

Whoa! This comes from an interesting place. Sounds 'siren-like.' ~ Gershon

Jenna Logan
Date: 8/4/2020 6:55:00 PM

hmmmm, a little bit of mystery. :) Thank you, Gershon.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/29/2020 12:43:00 AM

'the most tempting bouquet of the finest wine'...love how intricately you've masked those tender emotions that unfold in each verse. Congratulations on your win Jenna! :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/29/2020 7:41:00 PM

Thank you very much, Aditi.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 7/28/2020 7:14:00 PM

Ooh, delightfully wicked write! Enjoyed this fiendishly ;), A winner for me! Amy best to you in the contest! xomo

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/29/2020 7:40:00 PM

Thanks for liking this one enough to leave your great review, mo.

John Lawless

Date: 7/28/2020 2:27:00 PM

OH YOU DEVIL YOU......

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/28/2020 4:09:00 PM

No horns will you find on me. :) Thanks for your comments, John.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/28/2020 12:58:00 PM

The eyes have it! Aloha! Rico

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/28/2020 4:08:00 PM

Oh, those eyes...careful how deeply you look. Thanks, Rico.

John Hamilton

Date: 7/28/2020 9:01:00 AM

Reminds me of the old Elvis song, Your the devil in disguise, can't imagine this is about you Jenna, but I know there are many monsters and imposters out there with their kind masks on...need to beware.

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/28/2020 4:06:00 PM

The devil wears many disguises, so you're correct, John. We need to beware of his ploys. Thank you for reading me and leaving nice comments.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/28/2020 8:23:00 AM

you could kill two birds with one stone here jenna as this could go in the mask contest ... but we all know a pretty face can belie a more sinister heart - i am sure you are as beautiful on the inside as your are in your lovely avatar:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/28/2020 8:39:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughts, Jan, but I think the Mask contest is closed. You are so sweet to offer your generous compliments; thank you for those words. What lies inside a heart should be more lovely and appreciated than any outward appearance. I appreciate you, Jan.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/28/2020 7:48:00 AM

Yikes, hope I dont meet you one night down a dark alley lol. Well written Jenna. Good luck in the contest Tom PS. Have sent you a Soupmail.

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/28/2020 8:02:00 AM

I wouldn't harm you, Tom. You have my promise on that. I'd miss the generous support of your kind comments. Thank you for your thoughtful mail.

John Gondolf

Date: 7/28/2020 6:58:00 AM

Most of the time we guys just can't resist a beautiful face, even if it is a mask. I have been pricked by the rose's thorn my share of times, and yet we never learn. I can't imagine you are writing this poem about yourself though. This is wonderfully written my friend. Hugs, John

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/28/2020 7:18:00 AM

I don't correlate my flaws and faults anywhere near the evils of Satan, but we're all imperfect humans. Yes, we've all been scratched by love's thorns. Some pierce deeper than others, but we move on. Thank you for your kindhearted thoughts.