A little poem about identity.
We All Wear Masks
We all wear masks in some shape or form
Some of us have different masks
For different occasions
I am not sure if I know who you are
Your mask hides a reality
I may never know
Is it protection?
Is it fear?
It must be self preservation
If I do not use my mask
I am vulnerable
Exposed for the world to see
Some say they don't wear masks
How would we truly know?
For the most part
There are very few people we deal with
twenty-four seven
Even then do we truly know?
Our masks may be off while we sleep
But then sleep could be a mask!
So much hidden, kept safe
From being judged and shunned
What mask are you wearing right now?
tenderpoison
I often find it ironic that even we poets, who claim disavowal of these social constructs - most often represent ourselves with avatars rather than a simple picture :) masks indeed...great write. I've touched on this subject a time or two myself.
I often find it ironic that even we poets, who claim disavowal of these social constructs - most often represent ourselves with avatars rather than a simple picture :) masks indeed...great write. I've touched on this subject a time or two myself.
Sandra Dodd
Throw the mask away, be yourself everyday. Authenticity is so freeing. Love your thoughts here in this poem.
Throw the mask away, be yourself everyday. Authenticity is so freeing. Love your thoughts here in this poem.
Pink Butterfly
Absolutely true...I do agree with you...There is no immortal that have been so honest and expressive of who he/she really is. Interesting piece!!! God bless you!!! -Pink Butterfly-
Absolutely true...I do agree with you...There is no immortal that have been so honest and expressive of who he/she really is. Interesting piece!!! God bless you!!! -Pink Butterfly-
yelena
'Some say they don't wear masks How would we truly know?'- so very true.I agree with you, we all wear masks to a more a less extent.Thanks for sharing.
'Some say they don't wear masks How would we truly know?'- so very true.I agree with you, we all wear masks to a more a less extent.Thanks for sharing.
Sandra Dodd
the wife one. Love this poem think I will read daily for a while, to keep it real. Great job throw your muse some Hagen Daz
the wife one. Love this poem think I will read daily for a while, to keep it real. Great job throw your muse some Hagen Daz
stevenstirk
Masks...are a fine subject. You're right, we do all wear them, and for entirely differing reasons . There are so many masks that at times it's difficult to know the real person beneath. Silliness, pretentiousness, apathy, carefree, caring, benevolent etc etc etc. All of these translate to different identities of characters that we might like to be, or emulate at a particular time. Great piece. Regards Steve
Masks...are a fine subject. You're right, we do all wear them, and for entirely differing reasons . There are so many masks that at times it's difficult to know the real person beneath. Silliness, pretentiousness, apathy, carefree, caring, benevolent etc etc etc. All of these translate to different identities of characters that we might like to be, or emulate at a particular time. Great piece. Regards Steve
Ablethroughwords
Wow! Excellent work Son! people do, unfortunately it would be nice if people knew they are so beautiful in the person that they were created to be...Mom
Wow! Excellent work Son! people do, unfortunately it would be nice if people knew they are so beautiful in the person that they were created to be...Mom
Gert Strydom
This poem touches reality. Well written.
This poem touches reality. Well written.
nimal dunuhinga
I agreed Pendemic , we all wear different masks,you speak the truth that I really appreciate and many thanks indeed for your prompt and valuable comment on my scribbling.
I agreed Pendemic , we all wear different masks,you speak the truth that I really appreciate and many thanks indeed for your prompt and valuable comment on my scribbling.
iverhyck
I do as it helps me and makes me think I'm protected. Nice work. Konstantin.
I do as it helps me and makes me think I'm protected. Nice work. Konstantin.
Gary La Buda
Great expressions of feeling here, really relatable write. Trueley a fantastic piece! Your metamorphic language is incredabley displayed in this write!! Great work. always, gary La Buda
Great expressions of feeling here, really relatable write. Trueley a fantastic piece! Your metamorphic language is incredabley displayed in this write!! Great work. always, gary La Buda
Raj Arumugam
a poem that reaches out to one's heart, Pendemic...The poem rightly challenges one to look within...and the last qn is direct and most necessary. P.S. Love your new profile symbol.
a poem that reaches out to one's heart, Pendemic...The poem rightly challenges one to look within...and the last qn is direct and most necessary. P.S. Love your new profile symbol.
Lunar
Funny, I wrote a short story about this onces. That people are never really themselves. That they usually morph into the person you think they are when they are close to you. You can see it in almost everybody. Love the methaphores! :o)
Funny, I wrote a short story about this onces. That people are never really themselves. That they usually morph into the person you think they are when they are close to you. You can see it in almost everybody. Love the methaphores! :o)
hannahroseb123
so true how many masks we truley wear i have taken all mine away long ago
so true how many masks we truley wear i have taken all mine away long ago
Is it protection? Is it fear? It must be self preservation Your own questions of which none of us are so sure. at the end the question? What mask??? thank you . you made me think dear