To the Masks We Wear and See

To the Masks we Wear all Mortals beware
We all hide what we are from all sight
Why do we stay in fright?
Aren't we proud of what we are
Or do we fear who we are from afar
Do we wear our Masks, not only to hide
by to save our own hide

Who themselves have stared within?
And seen the beast that dwells with pride and delight
If we don't admit to its existence, 
does that not remove its power?
Or by hiding do we empower our own beasts with that of fear
Out of all, who can claim to see their inner beasts?
I've seen, 
I've confronted the beast,
And all that is left now, is My Mask
The Mask that is me, not the beast, not what people want me to be
Me, little old me, the truest of all beasts and demon
The Mask of blighted light that I can without doubt claim, is me

So, do I wear a mask, or do you put the mask on me?
Next time you stare at someone, remember,
Their not the only ones who put the mask over your eyes

First poem ever on here, so hope it goes well  LOL

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 8/11/2009 10:56:00 AM
I hope Nara Shevanna is ready to go...time for you to put on your show....You can do it this I know.....Just let the words from you flow.....you have been tapped for the Education game....Mistress
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Date: 8/5/2009 5:08:00 PM
welcome! good effort! Light & Love
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Date: 7/27/2009 4:20:00 PM
Kool write Nara, a warm welcome to the Soup - i look forward to reading your future writes>>James
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Date: 7/24/2009 4:26:00 PM
A very unique and interesting free verse. Welcome to the soup.....Aleera
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Date: 7/24/2009 4:25:00 PM
Interesting work. Sara
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Date: 7/24/2009 4:19:00 PM
Nara it is perfect....i told you it is great and you shall see...welcome to the soup Love
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