The Eclectic Pen - I Wear This Mask

By: Erin B. (redwingslover)
Date Submitted: 1/5/2007
Genre: Literature & Fiction » Poetry
Words: 39
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I wear this mask to hide my pain,
my broken heart, and to keep me sane.
Inside feelings are rushing around.
Outside my mouth is closed.
I don't make a sound.
I wear this mask to hide my sorrow.
Hoping for something better.
Maybe tomorrow.

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Debra O. (honestaccountant) - , - 1/5/2007 10:03 PM ET

I like it

Dorri F. (CaptainsWife) - , - 1/6/2007 7:48 PM ET

I love this.... I'm very impressed....

Kristine S. (NHBookLover) - 1/7/2007 8:30 AM ET

Sad...but ending upon a upbeat note....there is always tomorrow.

MiMi-G - 1/7/2007 1:18 PM ET

Erin this poem touched my heart. I've felt this way often in the past 22 months. Thank you this poem did bring me a smile!

VALERIE H. - 1/7/2007 5:04 PM ET

I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND. I FELL THIS WAY SOMETIMS TOO. VALERIE

Claudia (BrokenWing) - 2/10/2007 6:17 PM ET

Very good. Hit a nerve with me since I do the same thing.

Terry J. - 10/28/2007 4:07 PM ET

u should keep it going - this really is great

Gussie R. (gussie) - 8/10/2009 7:34 PM ET

love the poem ive been doing the same thing for 6 years awesome job :)

Selena E. (Rayne) - , - 8/22/2009 8:57 PM ET

This is so awesome that there are no truer words.

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