Saving Face (poem) by Ronald W. Hull on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on May 30, 2016

I will take your advice and come to Amazon a. I suspect it will be warm. But I don't need to hide my face in Scotland as it is always hidden by scarf or a hat on umbrella! Best wishes Miller

Reviewed by Shervin Hojat, Ph.D.

Reviewed on May 26, 2016

Ron,
Nice poem. Yes I my self have many faces. Not sure which one worth saving.
Shervin

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on May 25, 2016

I try to put on a Happy Face, every day - and my dogs always help me to do that.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on May 23, 2016

I fully admit to "putting on masks." I would not have been able to teach high school if I had not put on the mask of the comedian and used my sense of humor even if I was weeping inside. And, you are also right about the Internet. I tend to be careful what I express as I abhor conflict and I am afraid to offend anyone. Good, thought-inciting poem, Ron. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on May 23, 2016

SO MANY DIFFERENT FACES TO SAVE, FOR SO MANY DIFFERENT PLACES AND SO MANY DIFFERENT PEOPLE...WHY NOT JUST BE WHO WE REALLY ARE? THEN THERE'S ONLY 'ONE' FACE TO 'CARRY' ABOUT. AS ALWAYS, YOUR SHARINGS PROVOKE AN ANSWER. THANKS, RONALD. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on May 22, 2016

Personally I have always felt that I was definitely not paranoid, especially on the net...I say it like it is, speak to what I feel & in general not worry about the outcome...afterall, the internet is just a fantasy land anyway as is this life we are living...interesting write, Ron, bringing forth interesting thoughts & such...-e-

Reviewed by Jon Willey

Reviewed on May 22, 2016

We all live within the characters we developed for ourselves in our formative years. There are few individuals who do not want to be viewed as best looking, most intelligent, compassionate and credible. And ego is a compelling force! You gave me an interesting review of personalities I have not consciously delved into for many years. Thanks, Ron. May peace and love be always with you my friend.

Reviewed by Eva Pasco

Reviewed on May 22, 2016

The Internet is a breeding ground for putting on masks as you point out. You can run, but you can't hide from self. Another poem that's spot on.

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger

Reviewed on May 21, 2016

Ron~
Being ones self is so important.
Interesting write!

Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by audrine max

Reviewed on May 21, 2016

Judgment does obscure our vulnerable faces to conjure up a better one.. guess we're afraid by other's judgment or just plain ours..

Reviewed by Diana Wiles

Reviewed on May 21, 2016

I think with the progression of age it gets easier to just 'be yourself'...and the whole process becomes self selecting...if people don't like what they see... Then we can smile and say...
"Frankly my dear I don't give a damn...."
Diana...

Reviewed by Jansen Estrup

Reviewed on May 21, 2016

Good one, Ron. But your mask's downcast eyes and blushing cheek betray a sense of sly mystique - a playfulness oblique-a-peek, we might be playing hide and seek ...

Reviewed by John Herlihy

Reviewed on May 21, 2016

An interesting "take" on the many faces that people can assume, in the name of protecting their true self somehow. The last full stanza rings true amid all the false faces. John

Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci

Reviewed on May 21, 2016

All the makeup and makeovers in the world never change the actual person. This poem makes a lot of sense. Thank you for sharing it.

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald

Reviewed on May 21, 2016

I have seen this so many times. People are afraid to be themselves

hug
Kathy

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton

Reviewed on May 21, 2016

Eh . . . I've only one face . . . That's the face I show . . .