Eyes so Red of Sleepless Nights (poem) by Vivian L Dawson on AuthorsDen

Eyes so Red of Sleepless Nights
by Vivian L Dawson → (All Poetry by Vivian L Dawson)
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I see You from behind my mask of glitter for avoiding involvement, despair and failure is my intention For the nakedness of my soul lies behind my mask forfeiting freedom dare to risk the unveiling, appearing a fool Intensity of my thoughts, yet darkness prevails hiding in the shadows afraid to give of any love, lest it not be returned Yet longing for that special someone to vision beyond...rescuing me from this imprisonment This mask that drains my heart and soul leaving canyons of emptiness and bleakness of frenzied mindlessness controlling my every thought Will I be able to break free of these nighthawks lurking in the dark shadows of mind control, free at last to attend the ball without my mask. Summon the yeasayer ~end this masquerade~ captivate her beauty, rescue this damsel in distress, clothe her naked soul..with everlasting loving adornments to compliment her body of innocence sending her demons back to the Hell from whence they came (c) Eyes so Red of Sleepless Nights 15July2011 Vivian L. Dawson

Reviewed by ANNA CLOUTIER (Reader)

Reviewed on July 19, 2011

POWERFUL WRITE VIVIAN. HOW WONDERFUL TO TAKE OFF THE MASK...AND LIVE IN THE TRUTH...WE ARE OFTEN AFRAID...I THINK AGEING MAKES US MORE COURAGEOUS. HUGS TO SPECIAL YOU...ANNA

Reviewed by Rory Dall (Reader)

The act of writing your poem is, in reality, a metaphor for casting off the mask. We never, publicly, admit to concealing our true feelings. This has power, uses quite vivid imagery and expresses the pent up emotion of the introvert in potent terms.

Reviewed by Christine Alwin

Oh my this comes for deep within..truly riveting work!

Reviewed by Joy Hale

Reviewed on July 16, 2011

A powerful and engaging read! Taking the mask off indeeds liberates one! Beautiful picture to illustrate your point. Written with drama and flair... so well done!

Joy L. Hale

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)

ohh..very strong ... Nice but.. Best wishes.. :)neerja

Reviewed by Laura Fall

Excellent poetry indeed Laura

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Quite a powerful piece.

Reviewed by Liana Margiva

EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on July 15, 2011

I quite understand the need for masks, Vivian (by the way I love that photo), I wore them for decades, and it is a wonderful feeling to finally take the darn thing off.

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Powerfully dramatic with that elegant touch you have!
Blessings,
Christine