Masquerade

Behind the mask a mirror

Inside it's far too dark and near

Not allowing one to see

Images of one's identity

From dark holes we stare

Unable to see what's there

But the secret lies inside

Too obscure to be our guide

Over our shoulders a cloak

Hiding all inside that's broke

We wear a clown's disguise 

To hide us from other's eyes

Not wanting any to see 

The shame of our nudity

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

I haven’t met many people who would openly share their brokenness to the outside world. It seems a common occurrence to mask vulnerability. To put on another face. To put a sunny outlook on when it’s raining inside. Well described here Soren.

Chris

[Soren]

Thank you Chris for your read and comment. It is true that people's pride gets in the way it is another mask that we wear.

[Betty Hermelee]

It seems that we're both writing about darkness in one way or another. I love the idea of a mirror which can obscure the truth....everything seems fuzzy, a disguise of sorts... and there is nothing to hide about nudity... its' a beautiful thing... it's our body which belongs to us, yet we feel uncomfortable....
"hiding all that's broke" ...when we in a dark place we hide everything, all our secrets... a mask for sure.. this is very powerful writing....and so sensitive
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Thank you so much Betty for the read and understanding comments they are most valued my friend

[Betty Hermelee]

You are most welcome, and deserve kudos for this beautiful write!
Warmly, B

[RomaJ]

I love how this poem uses masks, mirrors, and cloaks to explore the tension between inner truth and outward appearance. The imagery of darkness and disguise captures the vulnerability and shame we feel in revealing our brokenness, making the metaphor deeply poignant and relatable.

[Soren]

Thank you so much for your read and interpretation it is deeply appreciated my friend