In a hermits white robes
cloak unholy notions
with crafty poetic verse
veil sterile emotions
when the heart's down under
on your face wear a smile
trade skin deep affections
beat Broadway by a mile!
be the enemy within
like a friendly impostor
and shroud vested interests
in love's roller coaster
a cold or a warm vibe
as circumstances ask
camouflage to survive
for every need a mask!../original/z.g.
your last verse really says it all...a clever take on the prompt
ReplyDeletecamoflauge to survive
ReplyDeletefor every need a mask!
Really like these last two lines.
Excellent! Love it!
ReplyDeleteRoswila said what I was thinking! Your poem conveys the energy that goes into constantly masking! Oh, our many personae.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Writing in Faith: Poems
Well done, but it made me kind of sad. The last 4 lines are especially good.
ReplyDeleteHow sad that we all wear such masks. Good poem.
ReplyDeleteVery "crafty" take! I too loved the ending.
ReplyDeleteI always love coming here to read your verse! You are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful post!
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So insightful - what a pity so many of us don't feel the need to strip them away... love this version of warm!
ReplyDeleteexcellent response to the prompt!!.. creative flair of the hidden...
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing! I like your take on this prompt. Well done.
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