Behind the Mask

This is an older write that I had posted at another site. I think the significance and meaning stands on its own. It is about a young woman that is trying to find herself and where she fits in a world that still sees her as a child from days gone by. O

Look beyond the
face you think you see

This mask that I wear
isn't truly me

The person you remember
from years ago is not
the same as the one
that stands before you now

I had the element of surprise at first

No one knew who this stranger

was who had infiltrated their party

But to me this isn't a party
this is real life

I'm not the same shy girl
of school days gone by

I wear a much different mask now
one that you don't recognize

So take a look at me...
the person I've become

Forget what lies in the past

Focus on the present
and what the future may hold

The element of surprise you see
is that this is the real me
this is who I've become

So when the midnight bell tolls
and the masks are removed
remember these words

Remember me as I am now
not as I used to be

Reviews

[Tony]

This poem is beautiful, concise, and carries a great point. I particularly liked the line,....... 'I had the element of surprise at first'............ And isn't it strange how those we don't see for a long time, seem to expect the same person?
I am looking for things I might change here..........uhh........no.

[darkgurl]

Now this is amazing I used to be a shy girl back in HIgh school but into days world you can't be. This is wonderful and I enjoyed this write....Kim

[Donna DeLong Matthews a..]

Ang I came back to see if you had posted
anything new (U need to get busy girlie)
I re-read this awesome write again...
Sweetie I knew you back when
and I know you know and I love
you just the way you are
Hugs
D

[Aspiring Angel]

In the time I have known you my sweet friend, I have seen so much growth in not only your poetry but in your personal life as well. You are strong, and you are beautiful, and from what I can see of you now realatively happy. That brings a great big smile to my heart! Great work here Ang.

Blessings,
Lesa

[Donna DeLong Matthews a..]

Ang what a beautiful strong passionate write
Dont know how I missed this one.
I love reading your heart.
Hugs and Love U Bunches
Donna

[alyssa]

,kve its sooo much i know how you feel~ keep writing.

[Ray Hamilton]

"The person you remember from years ago is not the same as the one that stands before you now"
Hi Angelica I just stopped by to say hello.
We all grow and change as years go by.
I enjoyed this write
Thanks Ray { Not a Poet and I know it }

[woodennymph]

i like how you bare your soul in this poem and i love the message. i guess we all have our masks and somehow, that makes it difficult for people to see who we really are. sometimes we meant to put up a mask, like me, to protect ourselves from the harsh reality. but sometimes, we subconsciously don them and get misinterpreted a lot. and sometimes people just refuse to accept us so they put one on us or pretend that who we really are is but a mask.

[Gravedigger]

Very poignant. People change everyday, and nothing stays the same for long. It is a foolish person indeed who makes assumptions because of what they think they know, never taking into account that something may have changed. May the memories start ..now.

[imm's place]

wonderful full of insight and wisdom, mary