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Unraveling the Mask

Poetry

By StaringalePublished about a year ago 1 min read
Unraveling the Mask
Photo by Max Bender on Unsplash

Beneath the surface of a man's facade.

Lies a hidden realm unseen.

A storm of thoughts & desires.

Hidden from public view.

Like a turbulent ocean's depths.

Emotions ebb and flow.

The nature of man's inner self.

Remains a mystery.

Behind the mask of smile & grins.

Lies a darkness deep within.

A shadowy realm of secrets, fears & sins that have grown.

A labyrinth of contradictions.

Where truth & lies entwine.

Like a forest thick with shadows, where mysteries abide.

The hidden nature of men is a realm where truth hides.

In the quiet corners of the soul, secrets lie unheard.

A tapestry of emotions, a story untold.

Like a forest dense & deep.

Where shadow linger long.

The hidden nature of men.

Is a blend of light & shadow.

Yet admist the darkness, dwells a flicker of light.

A glimmer of hope, a beacon shinning bright.

From within the hidden nature of men.

There lies a seed of truth.

A spark of love, a flame of passion, a fountain of youth.

So let us venture into the depths.

Explore the hidden realm.

Unravel the mysteries untold.

Uncover the truths that overwhelm.

For within the hidden nature of men.

Lies a depth so profound.

Waiting to be found.

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  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a year ago

    "Like a turbulent ocean's depths." It is a well said metaphor. Liked your talent.

  • Testabout a year ago

    The soul of man is an abyss, but made by God. Beautiful poem!

  • Whoaaaa, this was soooo deep! Loved your poem!

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