Masquerade

By nightshade

Truth and lies confused as one
Someone needs to break the silence here
How can you exist at all?
Your soul is lost amongst your fear
How can you live your life?
When everything you are is made of lies
Why does it seem that you are so real?
Fighting yourself the evidence is in your eyes
How can you believe in anything sacred?
How can you put trust in yourself?
No emotions are portrayed through your deadpan face
For they are bottled upon a dusty forgotten shelf
Why does it seem you are so free?
When your soul is chained by the anger within
Why do you seem so real to me?
Is it because the real you shines so dim

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Published on Tuesday, February 3, 2004. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "Masquerade"

On Friday, November 14, 2014, BetaWolfinVA (791) wrote:

Reminds me of my "standing order for an imaginary friend"....
A former member wrote: Beautiful. Just like Me...
On Thursday, March 4, 2004, BoldSolitude (214) wrote:

Man this totally rocks, I like your soul references "Your soul is lost amongst your fear and When your soul is chained by the anger within" but the entire poem was great.
On Wednesday, March 3, 2004, Lynaes (854) wrote:

This piece certainly speaks to me. A very powerful write, gorgeous. ~L
On Sunday, February 29, 2004, Drea (1388) wrote:

This is a very personal, deep and wonderfully written poem. This is so bold and yet soft. It's hard to put into words ~Drea~
On Saturday, February 28, 2004, The Fallen Angel (234) wrote:

very deep, I'll waiting for more your pieces+fallen one+
On Thursday, February 26, 2004, Johny_D_Lewis (467) wrote:

You know sometimes if you lie to yourself enough you believe it whole heartedly. Great write ^_^
On Monday, February 16, 2004, Drifter (265) wrote:

You are an amazing poet. Knowing your story only makes these works more potent. Amazing work. Definetly keeping an eye out for more.