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It reeks of anonymity,
this place where everyone is free
to don the mask they choose to be
and let loose their timidity

But in this place no one can see
past all your curiosities,
it seems a fitting irony,
it's only here I'm truly me

Author's Note

The internet allows many to hide behind a mask while allowing others the chance to put theirs down.

Reviews

[Zugzwang]

I know the feeling lol.
Unusual rhyme scheme for you here. It kind of bashes you on the head. I like being bashed sometimes.

[Gaia Octavia]

Yeah, I really have had to force myself to write lately. Mostly trivial w some outside of my normal repertoire.

Yay depression making nothing enjoyable! 😉

[Zugzwang]

Yar...know the feeling!
I've been getting into some novel forms too.

[Gaia Octavia]

Ooh that sounds fun! *will totally read anything u choose to share*

[Zugzwang]

Ok cool. I've posted a ballad, a sonnet and something else, I can't remember lol

[ranscan]

An interesting take on the internet. Though the discussion of what the internet is and is doing to the social fabric is constant, not often is the possible positive benefits for some individuals considered.
I would ask about the first line, was wreaks supposed to be reeks or if wreaks was the word meant, would then the removal of the word "of" be a consideration?
The flow is good, the structure breathes well, and the choice to keep it short, allows for the conversation to remain crisp.

[Gaia Octavia]

Good catch! I can't believe I didn't notice that. Thank you!

Thanks for your thoughts as well. Social media is the worst but anonymity is a warm blanket.

[ranscan]

You are welcome, it is always an honor to be allowed to read your art. A thought, anonymity may be a warm blanket as long as one does not gather it so close that there is a danger of suffocation.

[Gaia Octavia]

Good thought. But I'll just breathe shallow 😉😃

[ranscan]

Excellent, I prefer not to endure the absence of your existence.

[Gaia Octavia]

Ha! Why thank you.

[emipoemi]

I have no words.....my voice is in my awe!! Well done!

[Gaia Octavia]

You are far too kind but thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙄