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Kingdom of Masks

Attend the Royal Ball

By Amos GladePublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
The Pteetneet Cryptic - The Infinite Mask

Masks! Masks!

Masks abound,

Masks for everyone!

We'll put them on,

Come, let’s hear it!

No one wants

a naked spirit!

Masks for the poor,

Masks for the healthy,

Masks for the sick: the wealthy.

Choose a new face.

Hide the old one away!

Your essence is safe,

ensconced, and at bay.

Don’t get yourself caught,

You can’t quit the game!

Your anima may rot,

But we all feel the same!

Keep it real tight,

and try not to blink.

Lick your lips,

Bite your tongue,

Don’t even think.

Put your mask on your face.

Don’t even question,

The look or

The color or

The feel or, uh, and…

Sneezes need to be stealthy!

Keep your psyche intact,

Put on the damned mask!

It’s part of a grand design.

Have yourself a good time.

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About the Creator

Amos Glade

Welcome to Pteetneet City & my World of Weird. Here you'll find stories of the bizarre, horror, & magic realism as well as a steaming pile of poetry. Thank you for reading.

For more madness check out my website: https://www.amosglade.com/

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  • Komalabout a year ago

    Wow! This is so incredibly written and beautifully rhymed😊✨

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