Behind the mask

To discover a living being
Just behind the indifferent mask,
You will have to remove make-up,
Bare-faced climb up the scene.

You will need to peel off the things
You were taught when you were a kid,
When you learnt how to hide your face
And become half-alive indeed.

To be nice and to wear a smile
On your face and to search for wealth.
And amid “happy person” style
Lose your natural inner self.

I was taught the same, if you ask.
And since then changed a dozen of roles.
I have tried on so many masks,
That I’m scared to get rid of those.

In attempts to return again to myself,
To my sacred being
I sometimes feel so close to death
And so close to the sense of living.



2007


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Алина, мне очень понравилось стихотворение. I am inspired! Написано мастерски и с точки зрения рифмы, и образов, и интонации. Вы прекрасно владеете словом. Приглашаю прочитать мое стихотворение "I Wanna Be".Best wishes! With admiration, Elena.

Елена Ерофеева-Литвинская   20.11.2007 15:18     Заявить о нарушении
Спасибо, Елена, за высокую оценку.
Обязательно зайду на Вашу страничку.
С уважением,
Алина

Алина Каюкова   21.11.2007 17:26   Заявить о нарушении