The Mask

Everyone has got Masks, that cover their face(s)!

The mask which held my faces for years
Has finally fallen apart in tears.
Those wide eyes has torn it down, when
I never imagined it will be blown.
My mask is floating in the sewer where I stood
The sewer of hatred, pain and blood.

The wide eyes, those I never have seen
Haunts me down to the shore of whine
Where the loss of lust is taught upon me

The salt in my eyes washed down for glee
Where that voice calms down the tides
Bring out the face once the mask hides.

I never knew who it was in bodily calm
Quenched my dried up veins with balm
I never will see those eyes in real,
Even I see, will never know the feel.
Let the strangers pass one another,
But the lone stranger is none other than I.

Author's Note

Thanks for your valuable guidance.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The poem told a real story. I see a old man in the mirror now. My poetry had become old tales from the past. It is sad to become old and life dreams and goals less. I like the description in the poem. Led reader to a very good ending. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Pradeep Nair]

I believe in "Old is Gold". Thanks for your encouraging review.

[Sabina Sindhu]

nice poem, keep it up !!!!

[Pradeep Nair]

Thanks a lot..

[Lilly]

At one point or another, for one reason or another, I think we have all worn masks - hiding our true selves or emotions...
A strong poem you have here - I particularly like the first stanza!

[Pradeep Nair]

you are an inspiration.... thanks a lot..

[Lilly]

you're welcome

[yusuf]

!``Let the strangers pass one another,
But the lone stranger is none other than I.``
For me these were the most powerful lines of the poem! it was a treat to read it!

[Pradeep Nair]

Thanks a lot Yusuf.. thank you...

[reflectingus]

Very powerful imagery and significance. We all wear masks that hide our true feelings. I particularly loved the second stanza. This is simply breath taking.

[Pradeep Nair]

Thanks a lot... thank you for your valuable comments.

[Starfruitanimal]

beautifully written. i can relate

[Pradeep Nair]

Thanks a lot for your valuable comments