Everyone wears a mask

Everyone wears a mask,

to hide their 

true feelings

and who they 

really are.

When she took her mask off

the perfect girl 

was gone...

She wasn't pretty...

She wasn't popular...

She wasn't happy...

She wasn't perfect...

Who are you

when you take your mask off?

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i think we are much more interesting without the mask...your poetry is so easy to relate to...
i remember high school days...being around certain people trying to act like i felt they wanted me to...so that i would be accepted...
but i found eventually that taking the mask off was the best thing i ever did....became comfortable in my own personality....and found better and longer lasting friendships...
your question at the end of the poem makes us stop and think....yes, who are we?

[Robyn]

Glad you could relate :)

[John the Baptist]

This brief, clearly worded poem states an important truth. We all wear masks we have created over the years to hide who we really are. In some cases this is good, because we all have thoughts and feelings that could be harmful to others, but in other cases the masks keep us separated from others because of the fear that we aren't good enough. Implied is the need for self acceptance, which will decrease the need for masks. Good insight shown in this one.

[Robyn]

Thank you very much

[Serendipity Planet]

only few can look behind the masks and shields we all wear
Good poem