A Girl's Masquerade

I wrote this a loooong time ago.

 

I am a girl of many faces.

Many different people reside inside.

Some days I am fragile, frail,

And the slightest puff of wind

will knock me down.

Other days I am strong and fierce,

Pursuing my prey with a superior calculation

rivaled by no man or beast.

Sometimes I am aloof;

I’m invisible and indifferent, an observer.

Outside my interest is masked,

but inside I am a hopeless romantic,

waiting for the proverbial perfect moment

that never existed.

My outfit for today includes my favorite mask.

Humor runs over it, into it, seeping through it

until it is the embodiment of hilarity.

Then I take my place on the stage

And perform for you.

Only you.

I take my bow,

anxiously waiting my hungered applause.

Of course I receive none.

But is that not the point of the façade?

The intension of the varied masks?

They hide my true feelings so none may know

the passion that is me inside.

The door to the mask’s removal has as yet

Found no key. 

The bearer of the key may be absent,

But still I play,

Weaving my lie,

waiting for the bearer of the key to appear.

But until that day,

I shall act my soul out.

 

Reviews

[Jaz_o]

This is really good !

[FlawedByDesign]

I like this poem a lot. The whole idea of hiding behind a mask(s) appeals to me, s much so, that I have a piece of my own with a strikingly similar piece that I've yet t upload. I'll definitely let you know when I do because I'd like to know what you think :)

[Nayan]

God! Molly you are simply great! I loved this poem as much I loved what you have written in your profile!
Exactly true what (perhaps) many people would feel, but only expressed ably by a poet!

[someonelikeyou]

I loved your poem. Perhaps what you have described is how many women navigate through life's disenchantments without becoming disenchanted.

[armadillo]

Thats spot on that is- well crafted, well delivered idea. Also this doesn't feel like a generic sort of thing people write. A unique idea from a unique place. Thank you, I enjoyed. Would be made up if you reviewed my Loki Lightshine- really want some opinions.

[FantasyGirl]

Absolutely fantastic. As others have said, all of us can relate. I feel as if you wrote this about me, and just for me. I'm sure that everyone else feels the same sense of speciality when they read this.

[diamondinthesea]

Nice work! A beautiful piece that all can relate to.
I especially love the closing lines:

"Weaving my lie,
waiting for the bearer of the key to appear.
But until that day,
I shall act my soul out."

[Claire Karrine]

You may have written it a long time ago, but it is definatly well written. The images flowed out smoothly as if there was a picture movie inside of my head. Wonderful job, and keep up the good work

[Dianah]

Bravo. This derves a standing ovation. Sometimes we have to wear masks but some people forget to take them off. Glad your favourite one is the humorous mask. Mine too :)

[aj tanze]

its so great. i love it so much.

"My outfit for today includes my favorite mask.
Humor runs over it, into it, seeping through it
until it is the embodiment of hilarity.
Then I take my place on the stage
And perform for you.
Only you.
I take my bow,
anxiously waiting my hungered applause."


that is my favorite passage its beautifully written