Have you ever worn a mask?

Question

“Masquerade”

Chains

worn with pride

once meant to contain

the spirit of my people...

Bind

Eyes closed

We dare not speak

We try to rise above

Yet the prejudice still remains...

Such hate

The struggle

continues, as each day

a little bit of pride is swallowed.

We wear masks fearful, that someday, someone will see

Our true face

Temari

Answer 1

Your artisan touch is improving, must be a new change in the wind? Namaste

Answer 2

i love it

it has alot of meaning to it

great job!

Answer 3

that's amazing i loved it.

my life totally really, i really connect and relate to it

Answer 4

Sometimes even without masks we are still wearing them like you said so someone wont see our true face! Cheers!

Answer 5

Its powerful and paints a good picture. I liked it!

Answer 6

This is sooooo g*y!

We hide our faces in shadows

Masking beauty,

Masking true colours from the ones who follow

With bibles and pink triangles, their hateful voice echoes.

Yet, the lovely eyes of my fellow poet

Are my treasures at the end of the rainbow.

Answer 7

Well spoken, it speaks of any oppressed sect or faith.  The only critique I would venture is your line: 'a little bit of pride is swallowed.'  Maybe some more original wording to make a stronger impact?

Answer 8

I have worn a mask on a few occasions.

The last time I did wear a mask, I was caught on film!!!!