Masked Posted on November 5, 2018 by letsgetaplit Photo by sebastiaan stam on Pexels.com Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com With silent tears and distant cries, We hide our face behind these lies. We laugh and cheer and make amends, But does that really make us friends? Our pseudonyms and aliases: We thought we knew but never did. Masks they come and masks they go, Guises that we often borrow. They speak in tongues that don’t belong, To us an incoherent song. Though messages are often said, Their point falls flat and winds up dead. The subtle stab of silken words Betrays the things that go unheard, “I’m fine” you say, but fine you’re not. The world decides to pay no thought To the pain you face, Drowned in a bottle. You play your ace, Yet still you wobble. And topple and tumble you will fall, These masks we buy are owned by all. If the truths you hide are not revealed, Never will you be fully healed. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like Loading... Related
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Dude, this is soooo good! I love all of the really good word choice you used! Also, did I mention how good this is?
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Aw thanks Ya!
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Powerful poem, Jil. Ahh… must I make the obligatory supplication for school appropriate content please? (At least until the class is over!)
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Jil this is so good!!!! Very powerful and I loved your rhyme scheme as well! You are such an excellent writer!
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Aww so love this poem. This is so interesting and I love the way that this shows true inner emotions. The rhyme scheme is super well done as well.
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