Masked Away

Read Authors note

A shell
Of former life
Distant as the star bound sky
Emptiness is calling
Saving nothing
Throwing away

Who I am
And
Who I was
Masked away
Hidden among thieves
In a shadowy place

Daily perfection
Mixed with
Mirrored imperfection
I can't seem to keep
The demons away

Change your appearance
Its all in good grace
Falling down from the toadstool
A princess masked away

Author's Note

I really don't think that anyone in this world knows the real me. My closest friends know me better than anyone else, but I don't think I’ve ever let certain sides of me come out around anyone except myself. I keep some feelings hidden because no one would understand, and even if they did understand, there wouldn't be anything that anyone could do to make the feelings disappear

Reviews

[Thea]

Great poem...Nice picture too..From the adage, "You only know my name, not my story"...People tend to know u but they're really not aware of your feelings...I wish they'll understand you...That situation looks difficult...Cheer up! :)))

[Omar Fendri]

One of the poems that I will have the pleasure to read it more than one time... A remarkable style, a very well-written lines which paint so many images and thoughts. The last stanza is perfectly amazing.

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

This is a dark poem, but shares truths that we dont share.
It was honest and courageous. Great work.

[WynterPhoenix]

Lol. I thought your author's note said "closet friends". Made me laugh. And I know what you mean. There are so many things that say who I am, but nobody knows that side of me and for me, I keep it to myself more out of fear than anything else.

[Lily Mae]

This is a deep and intense write..xx You penned these emotions perfectly..xx

[RedInk524]

"We all have demons, defects, and desires. But it is how a person deals with them that defines them." Me
We all have a part of us that we wish to hide and be unseen for fear of rejection or shame. I am the same way, its a part of all of us. Everybody has a shadow.