Explain the reason
Of why I’m hiding
I’m hiding behind a mask.
Is it because I’m ashamed?
Of myself?
Others?
Is it because I’m scared?
Of reality?
Past? Future?
Am I hiding because
I don’t know who I am?
Or because I don’t like who I am?
Or what I’ll become?
Is it because I don’t’ want to be judged?
Hurt?
Seen?
Is this mask me?
No.
It’s hiding me.
-11/6/07-
I kind of like this one. Comments? Advice?
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3 comments:
I do like this one. I have been doing a lot of soul searching over the last 15 years or so trying to figure out what this thing called "being human" is and I have come to find that I (as well as most people) act in ways that are not true to our nature. We try to impress others with our wit, or in my case, with my stupid jokes. We try to prove to others that we are important when we really don't feel any self worth at times.
Being authentic is hard to do. We develop patterns or ways of responding to situations. This is what we refer to as the metaphorical "mask". Becoming aware that you are wearing one of these masks is the first step in finding out who your "real" self is. Good luck in your journey.
To be who were are deep down inside, to show who we are imperfections and all, to have the confidence to take off the mask and just be, can take a lifetime.
Sometimes we're afraid our friends won't like us anymore if we our true selves. Sometimes we're afraid we won't like ourselves all that much if we look within us deeply and honestly.
It's a shame really. Everyone has something they wish they could do over. Everyone has something they wished they'd said or not said. Everyone has regrets. It's the stuff of life.
The poem is a thoughtful, well written on that shows your voice as a writer. It's great stuff of which you can be proud.
Thanks for inviting me to your blog.
Chloe...Can't wait to spend time with your poetry...now that I have started to figure out how to get on the site...
I really like the writing poem... great rhythm in it and simple and strong writing...
Love you,
Mom
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