This man I thought I knew,
Once said to me in spite;
"We all wear masks, my lady-
Only some of us wear them better than others..."
And I knew he was speaking to me,
Because my mask kept slipping,
Revealing little pieces of me...
And he would grab those pieces,
Tearing them to shreds,
Throwing them on the ground,
Where the wind would blow them away...
But each time this happened,
I adjusted and tightened the straps,
Until my face melded into this thing
That I wore without fail...
Then one day,
He reached for it,
Saying: "Geez baby,
Can't we stop playing these games?
I want to see the real you!"
And I couldn't think of a way to explain,
That my mask faces outward for a reason,
When I look in the mirror-
I don't see me either,
I only see what you want me too-
In other words;
I see you.
Powerful writing...you express yourself so well!!!
Reviewed by Jimmy Mills (Reader)
Reviewed on April 25, 2003
Rein--this was awesomely written. What a way to tell someone that he's hiding as well. You are slick. lol Great job! Jim
Reviewed by judeace
Reviewed on April 24, 2003
yes, life would much clearer if we would come out from behind our masks... well done!
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2003
Reindeer..the ending of this was so awesome..I didnt expect that...great write...floria
Reviewed by Netta Jack (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2003
LOVED IT!!!!! Excellent write. Wish I did it.
Reviewed by Tony Nerone (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2003
Dear Retta, I think we all wear masks. Most of us hide behind our writings. I really think however to me anyway you are an opened book. Marvelous write as always, Great Poet.
YF
tony
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2003
Ohhh, that is nicely done.
Reviewed by Heidi Klein (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2003
Powerfully done ... you weave your wisdom wonderfully.
Heidi
well I don't where a mask... I am who I am and do not believe to hide behind anything...for the simple reason that you must love me for who I am and not a fake...no offence to any one...but this who I am....saggy bum and all..and laughing lines that looks like a roadmap...
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tinka
Retta,
As usual, you have put an excellent spin on a difficult subject. I think my ole' grandad said it best;
"So difficult it is to be us,
and see ourselves as others see us."
Jim :)
(he was a lot wiser'n me:)
A powerful piece, Reindeer that rings true with me. Excellent.
Chrissie
Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2003
Reindeer,
Oh so ture
"This man I thought I knew,
Once said to me in spite;
"We all wear masks, my lady-
Only some of us wear them better than others..."
Excellent and yes we need to see the real us before others.
Love it thankyou
peggy
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tony
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Love from India - Joel -
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As usual, you have put an excellent spin on a difficult subject. I think my ole' grandad said it best;
"So difficult it is to be us,
and see ourselves as others see us."
Jim :)
(he was a lot wiser'n me:)
How powerful this one is...
Excellent write...
Trixie :)
Chrissie
Oh so ture
"This man I thought I knew,
Once said to me in spite;
"We all wear masks, my lady-
Only some of us wear them better than others..."
Excellent and yes we need to see the real us before others.
Love it thankyou
peggy