Crack in the Mask
Sometimes in life I wear a mask
To shoulder the weight of a difficult task
I paint and create a special version
For when I have to be a people person
Society's not my favorite thing
We tend to disagree
So I dull the nagging social sting
Or at least to some degree
The mask has seen its share of days
Through many acts and many plays
The ones the world calls reality
All working towards an apogee
The gilding coat has flaked and faded
I've adorned it far too much
Perhaps society is overrated
Perhaps I'm out of touch
You stand apart from the shambling herd
You see the cracks, but haven't said a word
Because you know there's a day when
I won't have to wear the mask again
This "mask" that now feels like one I was born in, even when it greeted me with the discomfort of an aglet when we first met. This is a mutual mask, man; and this was one hell of a read. Thank you for sharing. I look to the next one 😊
Thank you, sir. I hope you continue to write your stories as well. :)
So beautiful thanks for sharing @atomramble
Wonderful photography work, ! Thanks for sharing! I have just upvoted your post ;) @atomramble
Thank you very much. :)
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Thank you again! :)
They see a picture, an image. They read only the words and rhyme. I see under, between the cracks, into the meaning. I hear the words and know them for I live there too, behind the mask. You and I and those like us see what the rest do not. That all of them, yes everyone, though not they know. Put on their masks and walk out too.
Good post mate, instantly made my mind click.
Thank you, my friend. Being able to relate and resonate with someone is important to me with my writings. I also agree that far too often, people don't read past face value (pun partially intended). I am glad it stirred such a reaction within you. You and I seem to be quick kindred even now, but time will tell. Your response also reminds me of a quote from a recent television show.
"You see everything when the world doesn't see you." - "Liz Taylor," American Horror Story Hotel
This is my favorite post so far today. You captured the essence of the introvert. I also enjoyed the ending. Good write.
Thank you very much. Favorite of the day makes me VERY happy. I will try to keep them coming. :)
Great work on that opening man.
Thank you. Not as eloquent as your poetry, but I will get there someday.
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Dude that would make an awesome song.
Great work my man.
Thank you. I never thought of it being a song? Who would you have sing it?
I love the comment from the person that says you have really captured the introvert. I feel that. Like the cliche of the onion, or my favorite of the iceberg, that you only see what is on the surface. Thank you for opening what so few choose to see.
Sometimes all it takes is showing someone that someone else understands them. A resonant piece.