Layers of Faces

Under layers of faces there exist journeys held in silence
Constantly unraveling inside as heart strings
Pulled to the surface they can quickly shift these layers
Into smiles, tears or a burning anger not predicted
Instantly changing everything

Memories held within the layers of faces never disappear
What the heart has gazed upon remains
Deeply engraved in the tender fibers of our souls
As burning embers buried under time's ash
Sparked......becomes a flame

What is banished often still exists under these layers
Inside the spirit of all our heart strings
Our journeys may leave vivid scars held in silence
But they will also leave lessons in layers
Used to change everything

Reviews

[Lilly Negoi]

it is said that a person had three main masks: one to be seen by everybody, one to be seen by only the closest friends, and one to be known only by that person themselves. what i most loved about this poem is the fact that you somehow surprised the moment of switching masks. i like the repeating of "changing/change everything" as if going back to the point of origin. and the first line is brilliantly chosen - one simply cannot stop reading this poem after it.

[Sukriti Suki]

very beautiful...we sometimes have so many layers, we forget the true us...I enjoy your work...very nice.

[biib]

I abosultely love the concept but I feel for the syntax. its quite choppy almost but it ressembles to me the shift of perspective -of faces.

[Robin]

poetry that explores the depths and flow of the psyche , life is a journey , moments held in silence or brought to light , your words illuminate ...

[Riptide]

As burning embers buried under time's ash... such a heartfelt line. Your poetry has such spirit behind it. You sum up the scars of one's past, lying in layers under one's face, without rambling on or being confusing. Very good job.

I also agree with so what's review.

[Judy Ponceby]

So true Neva, how lovely you speak of our hearts and emotions. Your first line speaks deeply to me, especially of late.

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you cannot lie through the eyes as the windows of the soul are transparent..

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

This work has layers, also. Stunningly clear, yet with subtleties that alter one's thinking, if they have the stomach for self examination.The depth of thought put into this work is virtually peerless. I am so glad i experienced this. Thank you!

[Angela]

"What the heart has gazed upon remains". Incredibly astute and beautiful line. It is true. What the ashes of time have left behind still often holds the heat of a coal ready to ignite. Our past is who we are and we have the power to make it into what we will, if we are strong enough. This is lovely.

[pheasant]

I enjoyed this layering of words and heart strings within yet more layers. A fine exploration into the subtle realms of the "unseen". Well done!