Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

We all wear masks - Yes we do and I think they slip a little in our writing, some more than others.I like the way you have used these very graphc unmaskings with almost a plea - The real you shines, if it's allowed
Great read,

valda

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Thank you very much, Pearl, you're very kind.

I'm very happy you enjoyed the piece, and I appreciate you feedback and review. :}

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

When my husband was in the Army, he was a forensic science expert for CID. He would say everybody has a public life, a private life, and a secrete life. I would agree about the first two, but I have often wondered what my secrete life is, and then I started wondering about his. LOL Great poem.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Hah, uh-oh, Barbara! Hopefully you weren't forced to wonder too long.

Thanks for sharing that with me, and for the thoughtful review. All are appreciated. :}

Comment from Eternal Muse

Exceptional

This is brilliant, Dean, and it is my honor to review a work of this caliber. Awesome rhymes, flow, meter, cadence, philosophy, the horror highlights and the image.

Favorite lines:



...then any questions you might ask

will surely take your soul to task,

for everything you write with care

transcends the cosmos -- takes you where...


Yes, it all transcends to cosmos. I've been talking to those aliens in verse, and they liked what I had to say (smile).

A most enjoyable read in all respects.

Love, Y.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, Yelina. You're too kind, my friend.

I am very pleased that you enjoyed it, and I am truly grateful for the exceptional rating and your thoughtful comments.

Best wishes always. :}

reply by Eternal Muse on 21-Nov-2014

Dean, I voted for your free verse poem in the last contest. It was simply amazing. Congratulations on your win!

Comment from JM

Excellent

I think we need "masks" to cope with certain difficulties. For example, there are times when one has to be nice to people we can't stand. We need that mask out of common courtesy. Personally, I like being myself most of the time. I really loved the way you expressed this idea of hiding behind our masks.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Thanks, JM, I'm very happy you enjoyed reading it.

I'm like you, I prefer to be just plain old me. If people don't like me, then so be it, that is their prerogative. That's what makes this Big Blue Marble on which we all live such an interesting place to live. We're all uniquely special in our own way...

Thanks again!

Comment from rod007

Excellent

It looks like the theme of masks has got to you in this excellent well rhymed poem. I liked these lines:

"We all wear masks to hide the truth;

some sneaky, saddened, sullen sleuth --

strip off your mask -- come follow me;

through masks the truth is hard to see.

Well done, Dean.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, Rod. I'm glad ya liked it!

Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

The face of love requires no marionette strings. Loss of face presents us as lacking something vital in the world of man. Regaining face reguires concentration and purpose which can be love.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Thanks, Alan. That just about sums it up in a nutshell.

Comment from Wendyanne

Exceptional

Oh yes we certainly do wear masks although they are invisible to the human eye. Everyday I go to work as a nurse I put on a mask of caring professional when some times I feel very far from that. Your very well written poem has described those feelings well.
The real you shines, if it's allowed;
shake off the pain, dismiss the crowd.
Excellent, as always!!!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

Thanks, Wendyanne, and I do imagine your job must be very difficult at times. But the rewards probably far outweigh the negative aspects.

I sincerely appreciate your exceptional R&R, and the six stars. :}

~Dean

Comment from Diny

Excellent

Okay I really liked the pace and flow of this and wow that
picture really brought it home!

you have a flare with the words dear one

I am not sure I am familar with your work- I am an old timer from here but haven't been real active this past year...

look forward to more Write on-

Diny

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Thank you very much, Diny, and I appreciate you giving my work a look.

I hope to hear more from you in the future, and will endeavor to peek into your portfolio as well in the very near future.

All the best, my friend, and have a happy Thanksgiving. :}

~Dean

Comment from Shirley E Kennedy

Exceptional

Wow! Powerful poetry.
Cleverly written with clarity and purpose and presenting a challenge to us all to ...unmask.
Great presentation and I especially like the last stanza for
it has a great message.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Thanks so much for an exceptional R&R, seken58. I truly appreciate all, my friend. :}

Comment from Acquired Taste

Excellent

Excellent offering big guy...the rhyme in this is terrific and your 'thought for the day' is spot on. I wonder what we each might think if we were to see all of our 'masks' that we've left on the closet floor - whether we realize it or not. Really nicely penned. AT=/

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Thanks a bunch, Jean, and I personally shudder when thinking of looking at all of my dormant, empty masks, just waiting to be reapplied, LOL.

I sincerely appreciated the R&R, my dear friend! :}

~DeanO