The Mask
http://yareah.com/what-is-the-mask-of-nicole-lane/
The Mask
Mystery and allure
The self-confidence of the self-assured
The enticing appeal of femininity
The daunting desire of a hidden face
The ability to be seen but not replaced
The mask is calling
Welcoming
Inviting
But take heed
Be warned of your foul deeds
While the mask can hide you from being seen
You will still see yourself
When you place the mask back upon the shelf
Left to look upon your own face
Your good intentions misplaced
The beauty that was once there
Was left behind the mask you once wore
The vows that you took, that you swore
Left you to face the mirrored reflection
With the only possible deflection
Returning to the mask that you once wore
Tumbling to the floor
Fidelity no more
Writings of a Mrs 
this piece is very beautiful!
Thank you.
Ahh. Jennifer. Beautiful. Smooth.. clear message I enjoyed it very much.
😉 Jim
I’m glad you enjoyed it Jim. I hope it has a clear message but I think poetry is always open for interpretation..
Isn’t it tho? And a metaphor for Life, that. But a lives open to fresh interpretations, from new angles. That I like too. Growth. Good to see.
I like my “real” self better than the one I have to pretend to be sometimes! =D I’m much happier when I can drop all the masks, relax, and just be me!
It’s very important to be real, without masks.
I’m glad you’re you Carrie because I like you! 😉
awww (blush) thanks Jennifer! 🙂
beautifully composed.
Thank you and thank you for taking the time to let me know what you think.
I appreciate it.
beautiful!
Thank you my friend!
Reblogged this on One Voice, Among Billions and commented:
great poetic piece. please check it out.
Thank you for the re blog. I really appreciate it.
my pleasure
It is a good poem and the words are very powerful.
Thank you. I like powerful words, they leave powerful messages!
Very good indeed! Strong…
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Oh Jennifer…. one of your best yet. I really like it… Wonderful job.
It’s all in the eye of the beholder Ray. I’m glad you enjoyed this poem.
Jennifer
Well, despite the fact I’m probably almost legally blind in my right eye, my eyes liked what I read… LOL!
😛
Ok. I’ve read it twice now I really like it!!
Awesome, that’s what I like to hear! How about a third time? 😉
If I come back again I’ll have to repost! Lol
By all means, go right ahead 😀
Hmm. The masks can be used to do good also.
I suppose they could but when I wrote this I had infidelity as a topic to write about and I don’t view that as a good thing. That’s the beauty of poetry. Interpretation. 🙂
True, the beauty of poetry being interpreted differently 🙂