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Masquerade MAG

August 27, 2008
By Moh-kins SILVER, Alachua, Florida
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I moved through over a decade
Of ceaseless, senseless masquerade
So successful was my charade
No friend ever saw through my façade

I have contrived a mask
That is derived from fear
A curtain of obscurities
Hiding all my insecurities

I peek out a self-imposed cage
A gap like a rip on a page
She reaches in and rips it wide
She slips in and sits at my side

The dull shine of short blond hair
A smile full of metal and care
The curtain falls just a little bit wider
The iceberg bobs just a little bit higher

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Kip.lu SILVER said...
on May. 5 2017 at 2:56 am
Kip.lu SILVER, Tirana, Other
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Awesooomee
Darthpoetry SILVER said...
on Mar. 22 2017 at 3:35 pm
Darthpoetry SILVER, Erie, Colorado
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.&quot;<br /> -Robert Frost

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I can't even begin to explain how powerful your poem is, or how talented you are.
ambivalent SILVER said...
on May. 17 2016 at 9:57 pm
ambivalent SILVER, West Bend, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. the worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. [sylvia plath]

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I second @badwolf429
badwolf429 SILVER said...
on Dec. 15 2015 at 9:06 am
badwolf429 SILVER, Moore, South Carolina
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Way to be SOOOO deep
Mandy22 GOLD said...
on Jun. 18 2013 at 9:57 am
Mandy22 GOLD, Apollo, Pennsylvania
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&quot;True love will triumph in the end - which may or may not be a lie, but if it is a lie, then it&#039;s the most beautiful lie we have.&quot;

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I love it! It is so deep and well written. Great job.
dragonfly95 SILVER said...
on May. 27 2013 at 7:54 pm
dragonfly95 SILVER, Argaon, Georgia
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&#039;&#039; there is nothing to fear but fear its self&#039;&#039;

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wow, this is very well written. I'm impressed. ps. congrats on getting published!
Ala Elfahal SILVER said...
on Dec. 22 2012 at 1:27 pm
Ala Elfahal SILVER, Matthews, North Carolina
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Powerful meaning behind the poem i love the chice of words.  
BeautifulSimplicity BRONZE said...
on Nov. 29 2012 at 4:48 pm
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Loved it <3 
Phoenix. said...
on Jan. 1 2012 at 2:51 am
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GREAT WORK BETTER RHYMING AND VOCABULARY ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
Malory_Sturling BRONZE said...
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Malory_Sturling BRONZE, Medford, Massachusetts
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Wow, this was truly amazing. I loved it.
HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Mar. 24 2011 at 1:02 pm
HeatherBee BRONZE, I Live In, Texas
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Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground, like a skyscraper<br /> <br /> Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect

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yeah, this is marvelous!! ^^ thank you for sharing it :D
Aysia SILVER said...
on Dec. 16 2010 at 12:41 am
Aysia SILVER, Erie, Colorado
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Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up - Pablo Picasso

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I can't find any words i haven't used on poems before. So. It was beautiful!!!! I love poetry, and its peeps like you and kmarie, and my cousin, and friends, that make me smile and want to soak up tons and tons of words. Im a sponge and i just soaked up your poem. keep writing.

-PEACE

 

kmarie14 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 5 2010 at 9:18 am
kmarie14 PLATINUM, Hyrum, Utah
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&quot;Life is either an adventure...or nothing&quot; -Helen Keller

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I agree with chocolatecoveredwords...it really is powerful and has a true message but you convey it through amazing words! (: keep writing & thanks for posting! Check out my work if you have time? Id love to hear ur opinion!
TeriMichelle BRONZE said...
on Aug. 22 2010 at 11:06 am
TeriMichelle BRONZE, Phoenix, Arizona
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I thought it was the best poem I have ever read and I've read alot.
chocolatecoverdwords said...
on Jul. 9 2010 at 6:19 pm
This has a powerful message behind it.  It's not just a bunch of pretty words--it means something.  Nice. 
Monologue_In_Spades said...
on Jul. 9 2010 at 11:31 am
There was only one point in this poem that put me off slightly: It was obvious that in the 3rd and 4th lines you were trying to make charade and façade rhyme, but they just don't. Façade is pronounced with an 's' sound, not a 'k' or 'c' sound. Other than that, this was a very nice piece~ ^-^ Keep up the good work.
B1ackAnge1 SILVER said...
on Jun. 17 2010 at 3:53 pm
B1ackAnge1 SILVER, Darrington, Washington
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Make the best out of the worst situation.

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wow descriptive, it's good. very nice descriptions
Karlynne PLATINUM said...
on Feb. 25 2010 at 3:45 pm
Karlynne PLATINUM, Orange Park, Florida
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i loved it!!! very nice imagery. check out a few of mine and let me kno watcha think. love it!! much appriciated.
silent-one BRONZE said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 11:27 am
silent-one BRONZE, Chicago, Illinois
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things arent always as they seem.

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wow i really liked ur poem. the words were great and i can definately relate to this.
BO-BEE said...
on Jan. 14 2010 at 10:13 am
THE REASON WHY I LIKE THIS POEM IS BECAUSE IT HAS RHITHM AND RHIME.... IT IS ALSO CONFUSING