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A Beautiful Disaster
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0 posted 2007-01-20 11:19 AM


A Mask

A mask of indifference, dismay, disregard,
The genuine feelings are disguised.
To be like the crowd we pretend all the time
And don't face severe truth - we hide.

A mask of despair, a mask of dismay,
But those who are sorry for you
Just wear a mask, and like you they all play,
A mask leaves behind what is true.

All life is a stage, but so differently we play -
To lie is the greatest of skills.
There are plenty of masks that we change every day
To be what we've wanted to be.

But there is no mask which can make someone love -
A heart, keen, discerns all the lies.
You hide from yourself, from the one who you are,
But from the whole world you can't hide...



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Roniece Dawson-Bruce
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1 posted 2007-01-21 02:21 AM


"A mask leaves behind what is true"

ABD.... I like your words.. well done!  RDB

Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight.........

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2007-01-21 02:51 AM


"You hide from yourself, from the one who you are,
But from the whole world you can't hide.."

~ Indeed! So we might as well be ourself without the pretenses! We only get caught out in the end, anyway!  

I enjoyed your poem!

Giving you a warm, welcoming hug,
EA


A Beautiful Disaster
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3 posted 2007-01-21 07:10 AM


*gives a hug back*
Thanks!

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