A Mask Worn

w c

A Mask Worn

 

Life calls forth a mask

That many wear about

It is but an act

To help us feel less doubt

 

We are each good players

On the grand stage of life

We give a good performance

All the days of our lives

 

Some feel it required

Pretending to be another

With nothing feeling contrived

When long enough we cover

 

Others feel  one day

Courage will win out

And we will be ourselves

As we go about

 

Until then we are actors

As we work and play

Though some see there through us

And like us anyway

 

 

 

  • Author: w c (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 14th, 2018 10:10
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 9
  • User favorite of this poem: swyndell.
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓

✔ Receive the ebook in seconds ✔ 50 poems from 50 different authors


Comments4

  • swyndell

    Very impressive...great write.

    JJ

    • w c

      Thanks Jinxy. I appreciate your comment.

    • orchidee

      A fine write w c. I don't go along much with 'All the world's a stage, and we the players'. Yet I've come to dislike clowns more and more over the years (masks, etc).

      • w c

        Thanks, orchidee.

      • Lorna

        Hardest thing in life isn't it! Being real.... I love the last two lines especially!

      • w c



      To be able to comment and rate this poem, you must be registered. Register here or if you are already registered, login here.