We each wear such an invisible mask
To hide the true self, disguise the real thing
Some good, some pretty, some ugly, we bask
Behind the smiles hides she in angst
Yet projects herself a cheerful, happy being
We each wear such an invisible mask
She talks so bubbly, keeping all aghast
Yet conceals in her shell her mood upswing
Some good, some pretty, some ugly, we bask
She pretends to do a happy task
Yet sulking at work, eager in fleeing
We each wear such an invisible mask
She talks of romance and love that last
Yet bereft of love in act that is contrasting
Some good, some pretty, some ugly, we bask
She acts so strong, brave in such vast
Yet deep inside, vulnerable timid thing
We each wear such an invisible mask
Some good, some pretty, some ugly, we bask
Some notes on this post:
This is my 26th week at One Single Impression, hosted by Andree of Meeyauw and Sandy Carlson of Writing in Faith. Wheww....what an accomplishment...! Thanks to Leo of Symphony for ushering me here...:))
Thanks to the hosts, too, for considering one of my prompt suggestions. This week's prompt (Mask) is mine. I wish a great participation from all OSI writers. And I wish to be here for as long as nothing would hinder me.
Have a great day everyone!
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I wish to thank you, Ciao, for a prompt that inspires tonight. Inspiration you gave for finding the hidden being, be it good, bad, ugly, pretty, sullen, etc, in combinations we shall see for the poets to wander, find, or tell.
ReplyDeleteI liked the prompt and enjoyed writing about those masks.
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Ciao, Amity. I had that word on my brain. I have used it often in Guatemala and around.
ReplyDeleteYour poem is great, have a nice holiday with the kids.
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Great prompt! I took it differently!
ReplyDeleterosy mask
Mine's up... such as it is.
ReplyDeleteVery creative poem. Interesting rhyme, rythmn and meter. Love the photo that accompanies it! I miss being here!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the prompt and such a grand poem. I love how the lines of most stanzas end with 'bask', somehow that really worded for me.
ReplyDeleteI also want to thank Sandy and Andree for hosting OSI!
I am late to the party ! :-(
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me likes... the first para is my fav... :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem describing our guises. Thanks for the prompt. We play hide and seek. Come and find us.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all who contributed to the Mask post...I am very sorry that I was not able to read your blogs but i will do soon...better late than never! :)
ReplyDeleteI was on a week's vacation, where there is no net connection. Hopefully I can catch up soon with your Mask post!
Have a great week ahead to everyone... :)
I finally wrote a poem for this prompt but the Mr. Linky widget is gone! Oh well! Perhaps it will come back?
ReplyDeleteHi, Kathie: I see Mr. Linky here. I wish I could make him appear on your screen. I wish I knew why this happens sometimes!
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