Comment from simplyteresa

Exceptional

I'm in awe to say the least. This is one of the most raw, truthful and heartfelt poems. It digs in and hits home, with such perfect poise and flow. The art you include is stunning and very well suited for your work. Truly this is one of those poems you could read over and over.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write and share such a great work.
Smiles,
Teresa

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

No need to be in awe of anything I write, Teresa. However, I appreciate and am honored you feel that way, LOL...

Thanks so much for the excellent rating and review, my friend. It is always a pleasure hearing from you. :}

Thanks again.

~Dean

Comment from Caressa_08

Excellent

I wasn't too keen with the pictures, because they remind me a little of those terrible be headings going on. & Other terrible things going on in the news...
People's egos get them in trouble...I think when they are younger, & then it can stick through middle-aged adult hood....We are complicated people & to fit into society we have each, some kind of mask to wear, for all sorts of reasons...Though when one gets older, you can't be that way, too much, anymore, as it takes too much effort to put on, & your defenses aren't as good as they used to, & honesty, true to yourself, is all you can be, & trying to please what other people expect from you, can be difficult, as age can let down your guard, big time..

Caressa

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

You're not the only one who has mentioned the pictures. However, I wanted them to show how hard it is, in my humble opinion, to rip off those masks we all like to wear. To me, it's like pulling off fingernails.

Thanks, Caressa!

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

You are right, and it is so sad. A lot of us hide the real us, because we don't have the confidence to fly. What a lovely way your poem has of expressing this, and I wonder how many would admit to doing exactly that. A pleasure to read, Dean, as always. xsx sandra

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

Thanks, Sandra. I truly appreciate your review. :}

Comment from Adri7enne

Exceptional

That's pretty much it in a nutshell. We're all scam artists of one kind or another. Some are just more showy about it all. Sort of fun to discover it, though, and have your suspicions confirmed. "You can't fool all of the people all of the time." Sooner or later, the scam is discovered. I always figure you're better of to make your words palatable, since you never know when you might be forced to eat them.
Well done, Dean. "Let's journey where the gods have basked," I hear the sun reveals every falsehood at that level. It takes guts to go that far.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014

Thanks for your six star rating and review, my friend. It is greatly appreciated.

~DK~

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

A potent message. Writers, thankfully, seem to soul search in an effort to dredge up thoughts, evaluations, opinions hidden in the brain's sub-levels. It's an exciting journey to discover what's important to us, revealed through our craft. An excellent poem, which I enjoyed reading. So many great lines cannot pick a favorite.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2014

Thanks, BeasPeas, that is very kind of you to say. i sincerely appreciate your review.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Exceptional

Dean you know why you got a six rating from me.

You brought out the reason why the fake mask should be stripped off of ones face and the truth told.

Just to let you I going to respond with a very short non-rhyming poem


Gert

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, Gert. I'm truly happy to know that you enjoyed this.

~Dean

Comment from Dawny53

Excellent

What you have written here is indeed the bittersweet truth, Dean. After reading I began to question my own mask.. began asking myself just what it is I'm hiding. This what I call a sort of wake up call poem. Thanks for sharing it with us, Dean!

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts with me on this, Dawny. I'm very grateful! :}

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

Where do you get those graphics?
I like the thrust here, Dean, that seems to say that expression is too governed by posturing. If we want to create with passion, we must bare our souls and drop pretense. Unless, of course, we're writing a ransom note.

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

You got it, Bill, head-on, my friend.
Ransom notes are always best when words cut from newspapers are used. They can't be traced that way. And, please, don't ask me how I know this...(LOL)

Thank ya kindly for the great feedback. I appreciate it!:}

~Deano

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

I certainly agree with that Dean. Everyone has
something to hide be it something small or an
earthshaking sin. We are all human and want
everyone to like us for one reason or another.
They say the truth will set you free but it could
alter your life as well. LOL I like to think I am an open book. HAHA Good poem.xx Nancy

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks, Nancy. Have a great week. :}

Comment from rtobaygo

Exceptional

Hello:

Hit the D. Kuch trifecta.

Great rhyme, flow and continuity, your message presenting the truths regarding the myriad of human emotions dealt with through our interpretations.

Well done!

Take care and stay safe,

Ray

 Comment Written 18-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 18-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, Ray. You said it so well, my friend.

I certainly appreciate your exceptional rating and review. much appreciated. :}

~DeanO