when every breath is a risk
to contract disease
we mask fear
with vincible drapery
when every thought is a risk
to attract opposition
we mask speech
with tact in vocabulary
when every act is a risk
of launching rebellions
we mask intent
with smooth chicanery
When identity is at risk
of getting lost in battles
we seek authenticity
and chuck jugglery
when core values are at risk
we dig deep within
to find mirrors that reflect
our deepest dream factory…
When poets take risks to say what they mean they throw the dice against pillory. Right now it feels like there is so much at risk. You have encapsulated situation well.
This is so well done! I love the levels of risk you show. Your first one caught me…
…we mask fear with vincible drapery… Such a great image for the past year!
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This is incredibly gorgeous in its wisdom and truth 💝💝
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Thank you so much, Sanaa!
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Very true!
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Thank you!
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When poets take risks to say what they mean they throw the dice against pillory. Right now it feels like there is so much at risk. You have encapsulated situation well.
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I agree. Thanks, Sean!
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Wonderful, all of this, especially your last stanza.
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Thanks a lot, Ken!
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Life is filled with risks. But keeping safe is a priority so wear a mask, smiles.
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Thank you, Grace!
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So much truth in each stanza! This is why I love poetry and philosophy both, we can examine ourselves and our stubborn ways! 👏👏
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You are so right. Thank you, Tricia!
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Welcome! 🌺
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This is so well done! I love the levels of risk you show. Your first one caught me…
…we mask fear with vincible drapery… Such a great image for the past year!
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Thank you, Dwight! Means a lot coming from you…
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You are welcome!
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Like your words. Very thoughtful and true.
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Thank you, Patricia!
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But from time to time those masks are riskier than the risk itself.
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Almost always, but perceived as safe…
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in you need
out heed
relax
the breath
is just
another
dance of the macbre
a co 2 cocktail~!
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I liked the symmetry of your stanzas here, well done.
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Thank you so much!
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A lovely write. I particularly enjoyed the last stanza, especially the line: mirrors that reflect our deepest dream factory 🙂
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Thank you, Sunra!
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This reads so deeply …. thank you for the gift.
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Thanks a lot, Helen! Your constant encouragement is much appreciated.
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Such masks we wear! Such are the times in which we live.
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I wonder if we can recognise our true self without the masks or personas we’ve been lugging around.
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I think poetry helps 😊
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Poetry is the essence of our soul.
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Very true!
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Thanks a lot!
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Powerful words, Reena.
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Thank you, VJ! Hope you are doing fine.
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Thanks Reena. Same to you.
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