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Tamma
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0 posted 2002-04-04 06:35 PM



“Cutting away my mask”

Slowly, she snipped it away
As it fell down to the floor
A tear streamed down my cheek
As I realized what’s been done
She’s cut away my mask
Revealing the face that –
I’ve been hiding behind my mask
Of waves and curls, too long
My fingers run thru my hair
Once long and beautiful
Nearly down to my waist
Which has now fallen to the floor . . .


Have you ever heard that "No shirt, No shoes" rule? My question is...Why doesn't that rule include pants?

© Copyright 2002 Tamma M. Wilson - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-04-06 10:32 PM


-tamma
hey, it is good to see a post from you, i haven't in awhile. this was a really nice piece. you did a great job in using the metaphor of you hair being your shield against the world, and i hope to see more posts from you.  
-bergundy-

maybe i'll catch fire, something nice to warm me. something pure to burn away the darkness, that hides inside my mind. -alkaline trio-

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2 posted 2002-04-08 01:57 PM


My mask is extremely cherished by myself as well...great poem though! you really showed your feelings well...

ohhh and i was looking at ur pic and you look like kirsten dunst in it LOL

iTs bEeN 1 Of ThOsE dAyZ 4 2 MaNY dAyZ nOw..I jUst NeEd a DaY whErE tHe WOrLd cAn tAkE cArE of ItsElf..

Kielo
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3 posted 2002-04-08 05:10 PM


Very cool poem. I loved the imagery.

Masks... interesting things... (Ok, I'm going to leave now before I start to mumble...)

Kielo

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4 posted 2002-04-08 08:55 PM


Beuatiful imagery!  We all need to  shed out masks sometime...  Great write!

After Love comes Pain, then Love, Then Pain, then Love, then Pain..... does anyone else see a pattern here?  Oh well, can't say it's not worth it.

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5 posted 2002-04-10 04:36 PM


Great poem Tamma!
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6 posted 2002-04-11 02:14 AM


"Revealing the face that –
I’ve been hiding behind my mask"

Wow.
Allright, I know that's a lame response.
But I'm serious.
Not oly did I enjoy the poem,
but you aptly describe a mask you wear,
and reminded us all that we ourselves wear masks, each and every day.
*nods*

Pukka piece.

~
Titus

"Tesous Christos, Theou Uios, Soter"

Jesse Jaymz
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7 posted 2002-04-11 01:18 PM


hey hun
*hugs*  great poem.  now if only i could cut away my mask too. good work
love ya
Jesse

Another town another hotel room
Another dream that ended way too soon
Left me lonely way before the dawn
Searching for the strength to carry on

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