Pain Behind the Masks of Pleasure

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Magebeast
Member

since 2000-07-19

Posts 60

0 posted 2000-07-20 12:13 PM

I see within, within your eyes
those things, the window of your soul
and everything about you shows
the pain that lurks within.
You inner demons leap at me
screaming, raving, ranting
daring me to force them back
knowing full well, my trouble
the mask you have looses them
no farther then your eyes.
I would that I could reach within
and pull those demons loose
I wish that I could do that for you
but as I reach, my hand touches your mask
ending the search before it began.
If only you would speak to me, and
break down the mask that blocks me
from those scars and wounds that
we could heal, together.
Alas all around me all I see are masks
the frozen faces gleam at me,
grinning in their fake assurance,
taunting me, holding back
that which I wish to know
only for that I could aid you
in the healing that must come.
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It's kind of hard to post after seeing all the great stuff everyone else does. I hope you guys like it...

Portia
Member

since 2000-05-18

Posts 157

1 posted 2000-07-20 12:55 PM

I, for one, found it fantastic. Welcome to Dark.

www.fvpf.org

Hardrock
Senior Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA

2 posted 2000-07-20 12:57 PM

Magebeast...not only is this a great poem, it's a wonderful sentiment too. Well constructed, flows...and sends a good message. You don't take a back seat to anyone. Hardrock

Hardrock
Senior Member

since 2000-02-14

Posts 948
New Hampshire, USA

3 posted 2000-07-20 01:00 AM

Oh, wait...I just noticed this was your first post!! Well, welcome to Dark Passions. And I must say after reading your poem, you are a most welcomed addition. Most of the family will introduce themselves...we're from all over. Some of us are a little quirky (me, for instance), but by and large, there is a lot of love here. We're so glad you came. Hardrock

lotharingia
Senior Member

since 2000-06-04

Posts 897
saarbruecken, Germany

4 posted 2000-07-20 03:22 AM

Hi Magebeast!
What a good name!

And what a great poem.

Hardrock is right, you really needn't be ashamed at all! The love you express for those around you is truly wonderful. I can relate, it is so nice when people remove those masks, but it is fear and anxiety that stands in the way.
uta

Lotharingia
"Dreams are life, reality, creation" Miguel de Unanumo

Nancee
Junior Member

since 2000-06-17

Posts 45
Australia

5 posted 2000-07-20 10:12 AM

Is it our inherent need for peace that seduces us into loving those who cannot bear to...?
Tortuous introduction...Welcome.

SpitFire
Member Elite

since 2000-04-19

Posts 2396

6 posted 2000-07-20 10:19 AM

~Welcome here Magebeast!!! I am sitting here mighty impressed with your work. Even the title itself says so much...pain behind the masks of pleasure...I've been on both sides of this mask. Wonderful post and thank you for coming,...hope you stick around. Be well MB. *Peace.

catalinamoon

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-06-03

Posts 9543
The Shores of Alone

7 posted 2000-07-20 10:55 AM

Hi, just wanted to be repititous, and say I also was very impressed with this poem. Very powerful images and message. And welcome to DP, and hope to see lots more of you
Catalinamoon

"Keep dreams alive, for if dreams die,
life is a broken winged bird
that cannot fly."

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Dark_kisses_Within
Senior Member

since 2000-03-21

Posts 680
Kansas

8 posted 2000-07-20 11:03 AM

WELCOME to Dark Passions!

Great first poem my Friend!
And yes, I agree with Hardrock ( did I just type that? lol) we are always here for each other here. If ya ever need to just chat.. pick a name and we will do what we can to help. I hope to see more posts from you in the near future.

Peace
DkW

Once there was a darkness
Deep and endless night
You gave me everything you had
Ahhhhhh you gave me light

Magebeast
Member

since 2000-07-19

Posts 60

9 posted 2000-07-20 12:03 PM

Thanks Everybody. I'm okay now. Keep in mind the first few poems I post are about 2 months old. Additionally, I'm a moody person, and I'm what you might call an inspired writer. So I'll have an hour or a day where I'm feelin' bad, and I write something...

a-alibaster
Member

since 2000-01-08

Posts 392

10 posted 2000-07-20 12:18 PM

Wonderful words here, yes!! I love it.
Welcome ot passions...
Hardrock is the quirky one...I am the dark eccentric...and all the rest of the family have thier own ways, but all are sweet and caring.
Awaiting reading more of your words...

"There is an alter ego which
dwells in every soul..."
a-alibaster

"I am as I am, nothing more, nothing less,
I am tears of pain, tears of Death.

Xeonox

Senior Member

since 2000-04-01

Posts 1764
CA, USA

11 posted 2000-07-20 12:36 PM

I have posted a poem somewhat similar to yours. You use words in such a way that makes the reader wanting more. Keep up the good work.

Ronil (What I say I live by and what I live by is what I create).

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