The Mask

The Mask

A Poem by Colton Warr
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We all have our Masks...

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The Mask 
A Poem by Colton Warr

Tell me, if you could,
What can you hide behind your mask? 
What treacherous thoughts, what eroding emotion. 
I will answer, but only because you ask

I'll tell you, because I can 
A divided family, a questionable love
A decision made to leave a perfect girl 
An innocent mirage that I cannot get out of

I'll tell you, because I can 
New beginnings and abrupt endings 
A phantom haunting my heart and soul
My god, where am I heading? 

I'll tell you, because I can 
Am I the one doing the marooning, or am I being marooned? 
Pushing and pulling at my own pleasure 
Can't you taste my wound? 

I'll tell you, because I can 
I love my family, I hate my true love
Or perhaps did I confuse the two? 
Can't you tell, I am such the wholesome Dove? 

I'll tell you, because I can 
Have I gone too far, should I be caged alone?
I deserve to be by myself 
Forever destined to aimlessly roam  

I'll tell you, because I can 
What damnation awaits me, you politely ask
But perhaps it is you that should decide
Am I the one wearing a Mask? 

© 2015 Colton Warr


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dan
Colton, I've written a piece with a similar theme, and that is this: I believe we all wear masks at times to get through life unscathed. We can't just open ourselves bare to everyone until it's determined whether to trust or not. I like how you lead each stanza with the line, "I'll tell you, because I can..." Repeating a line in this manner can serve to place emphasis where you wish it to be, to highlight the points that matter to you most in your poem. A very well-written piece, my friend. take care...dan

Posted 9 Years Ago


Colton Warr

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much, Dan! I couldn't agree with you more. The same notion you just depicted for me i.. read more
We definitely all have our masks my friend. Love the concept... great work!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Colton Warr

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much, Aaron! I'm glad you enjoyed his one! We do all have our masks, interestingly en.. read more
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613
The concept of this poem was really spectacular. There were some parts, however, that didn't seem to flow with the rest of the work; it sort of threw me off regarding the flow of the piece. Overall, well done.

- Brittney

Posted 9 Years Ago


Colton Warr

9 Years Ago

Thank you very much, Brittney! I probably should have revised this work one more time but I wanted t.. read more
613

9 Years Ago

That makes perfect sense. You're welcome. I look forward to reading more from you!
Well it was nice of you to review bits and pieces of what's behind your mask!
Amazingly written.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Colton Warr

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much, my friend! I believe we all have a mask and wear it more often than we should. It.. read more
Good question. Really well written poem. I guess, we all have our own masks, some cover more of our face, some cover less. But we all take them off from time to time. Yeah, sometimes we feel more comfortable wearing a mask, sometimes we have to. A really nice write. 100 points from me. Keep it coming.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Colton Warr

9 Years Ago

Thank you so much, my friend! I believe we all have a mask, and I bleieve we wear it more times than.. read more
Dani The Unreviewed

9 Years Ago

You are welcome:) yeah, seems like all is fine.

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Added on March 17, 2015
Last Updated on May 26, 2015
Tags: Mask, Love, Hate, Fear, Afraid, Confusion, Hiding, Poem, Poetry, Reveal

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Colton Warr
Colton Warr

Morgantown, WV



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