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The Mask

October 11, 2009
By jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
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&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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They think they know who I am,
and exactly what I'll be.
They see the side I only expose,
instead of seeing the "real me".

But everything I hide away,
is hidden behind a mask.
Every feeling, thought, and smile
has been buried with my past.

So I put on my fake face,
and steady my broken voice.
I transform myself into a monster
and I do it without a choice.

My smile has no feeling
and my eyes are only hollow.
My sunshine has been chased away,
and the darkness is all I follow.

But one of these days I'll break free,
and they won't now me anymore!
They'll finally see the honest smile
that they haven't seen before.

And then I will leave them all behind
as I find myself that day.
I will be myself again,
when the mask finally goes away.

The author's comments:
Finding out who you really are is a big part of growing up. This poem was written to describe how you can be a totally different person than the one you really show.
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SPate said...
on Dec. 13 2021 at 5:20 pm
SPate, Charlotte, North Carolina
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I like how you said that everybody sees you one way when you are really a completely different person and waiting on everyone to see the real you.
AmazinGracey PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 15 2014 at 2:28 pm
AmazinGracey PLATINUM, Wilmington, Delaware
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This is simply beautiful, I love your poems and I can relate to many of them. Thank you for sharing such beautiful words! Check out my work, and I've made sure to add you to my favorites. :) Hang in there
Head-In-The-Clouds GOLD said...
on Dec. 12 2012 at 4:18 pm
Head-In-The-Clouds GOLD, Bath, Other
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I love this so much and i describes me at the moment, thank you for writing such an amazing poem
why do u care said...
on Apr. 30 2012 at 8:13 am
it is good.
why do u care said...
on Apr. 30 2012 at 8:10 am
i like the metaphors itis good.
Rachel 90210 said...
on Mar. 26 2012 at 2:22 am

Hey,

My name is Rachel and I'm from Dublin, Ireland. I really loved your poem and decided I wanted to do it for my drama exam. Unfortunately, my teacher wants me to know the author of the poem. I was just wondering if there would be any chance that I could get your name ( I would really appreciate it)!

By the way your poem was assessed externally, and they loved it! Well done ;)

ninjanessie GOLD said...
on Mar. 8 2012 at 1:11 pm
ninjanessie GOLD, Piqua, Ohio
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This is really good! its so true too..it helps :)
KiaraGonzalez SILVER said...
on Feb. 19 2012 at 11:20 pm
KiaraGonzalez SILVER, Darby, Montana
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I love this poem i so can relate to it nice job
PrincessSparkleStar BRONZE said...
on Dec. 28 2011 at 6:50 pm
PrincessSparkleStar BRONZE, Michigan
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I loved this poem! it inspired me to write a poem with a similar message which I havent yet finished. Please look at my poem as well!!
Jessi_suarez1 GOLD said...
on Nov. 16 2011 at 2:51 pm
Jessi_suarez1 GOLD, Kissimmee, Florida
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dude ur style of writting is JUST LIKE MINE lol like if u read my poems they look and say like the exact same thing!
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:17 pm
jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
17 articles 0 photos 568 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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i'm so happy to hear you like my writing! one day i'll hopefully publish a book of poems :) thank you SOO much for your comment! check out some of my other stuff if you'd like :)
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:16 pm
jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
17 articles 0 photos 568 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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i agree! i think everyone hides behind a mask. i'm glad you enjoyed this :)
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:16 pm
jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
17 articles 0 photos 568 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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i would LOVE to someday publish my poems! i'm glad you like my stuff too :) thanks for the comment!
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:15 pm
jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
17 articles 0 photos 568 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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what a compliment!! thank you sooo much! :) check out some of my other work if you'd like!
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:14 pm
jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
17 articles 0 photos 568 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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i cant even tell you how happy i am to know you can actually find comfort in what i'm writing :) i'm sooo glad you're getting something out of my writing! thank you sooo much! :)
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:14 pm
jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
17 articles 0 photos 568 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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fantastic? wow, thanks soo much for saying that! :) i'm glad you enjoy my work! check out my other stuff if you'd like :)
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:13 pm
jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
17 articles 0 photos 568 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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wow! thank you sooo much :) it always makes me happy to know that readers out there enjoy my work! thank you!! :)
jennee21_ann GOLD said...
on Nov. 2 2011 at 12:12 pm
jennee21_ann GOLD, Helper, Utah
17 articles 0 photos 568 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Don&#039;t gain the world and lose your soul....wisdom is better than silver or gold.&quot; <br /> <br /> &quot;You can always close a book, but you can never close the mind of a writer.&quot;

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thanks soo much! i'm glad you liked it :)
forever-and-always GOLD said...
on Nov. 1 2011 at 6:06 pm
forever-and-always GOLD, Auburn, Indiana
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hearts on fire minds on ice. - Terry Fisher

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this is really god. i write things like this.everyone goes through this sooner or later.a lot go through it later.but the only thing thats breaking my mask is my boyfriend and its my senior year. so it's time to step up and shine
Lexie96 GOLD said...
on Oct. 27 2011 at 10:16 pm
Lexie96 GOLD, Havana, Illinois
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Now Cinderella don&#039;t you go to sleep, it&#039;s such a bitter form of refuge, oh don&#039;t you know the kingdom&#039;s under siege, and everbody needs you. - The Killers

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This is so great, and it could not be more inspirational and true to life. If you have the time I would love to hear your opinion on my poem