The masks we wear
Are seldom complete
Switching them out like the Joker
Or a king
We wear these masks
for all to see
π
silk on my face
Much like a dance
Entranced in the way
I am seen
This mask is for me
π
Who am I today?
If not by my name,
Am I me?
Perhaps it's time
Take the mask off
For anyone to see
What I see in the mirror
Is genuinely me
A girl without her mask
Is just like you
She's here for all to see
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Jazzy
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Head of the Jazzy Writers Association (JWA) in partnership with the Vocal HWA chapter.
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Let's Don't Do This
"I just can't do this anymore..." "Do what?" What can't you do? Put gas in your own car? I swear to God you make me take care of everything, don't you? You know I'm on my way to work right now but that never stops you from bothering me, does it?"
By Shirley Belk7 days ago in Fiction
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This poem made me think of the lies we tell ourselves and how we then tell them to others. It's a beautiful, relatable piece with an inspirational ending. Loved it!
Beautiful
I wear so many masks to the extent I'm so scared to take it off and show my vulnerable self to others. But I show my vulnerability through my writing so that feels very liberating at times. Loved your poem!
Beautiful. Masks can be so useful, but it's so easy to get lost within them and not recognize yourself! Really well written!
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This poem was thought provoking and cause for some self refection on my end! I like idea that we all mask to hide our true selves and only present who we think will be accepted by others! Great piece!
Being ourselves can be such a venerable state to be in! Lovely poem
A short, concise, and deep piece. Well done!
πGreat Pieceπππ
Firstly...I love this. So beautifully written. So many masks for so many faces π€ Secondly...I wasn't sure where to put this and then saw a notification that you'd published. Just before I got your 'ping'.I had just finished reading 'Something more' and thought it might be great for your Podcast π€ Actually I kind of think it would be phenomenal in spoken word ;) https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/something-more-y8ht0rrv%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
This! β€οΈπβ¨ A strong and important message
I try to be other people, but...Paul usually seeps out. This is wonderful, Jazzy, really well done!
Love this so much
Yesss!! ππ»
It's true, we do mask ourselves around others, and often hold onto tailored masks for different situations. It can be quite exhausting. Great work!
Beautiful and relatable!
What an amazing poem of revelation and sincerity! all these masquerades and card games. Love the images.
Relatable! Iβm always trying to be something else, but the real me just leaks out! I love it π