My Happy Mask

By Saschwann

My happy mask broke today
But I just can't bring myself to throw it away
I gathered the pieces from off of the floor
But I know I won't be able to wear it any more
How am I suppose to be "their" me
Without the mask what will "they" see
I watch the tears fall on my broken face
Trying to glue each piece back into its proper place
But the glue can't begin to hide
That more than my mask, I'm broken inside.

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Published on Thursday, November 3, 2005. Filed under: "Reflective" and "Poetry"

Comments on "My Happy Mask"

On Monday, January 28, 2008, italianbella (183) wrote:

I really liked this great write
A former member wrote: this is not random, this deserves some thing truly heartbreaking
On Thursday, December 29, 2005, spaniellie (76) wrote:

i really liked this one! i said "aww" at the end. masks seem to be your signiture
A former member wrote: Saschwann, the title inspired me to read this poem of yours first, but it me somewhat-sad. :( But good one!!!
A former member wrote: Awww, beautifully heartbreaking.
On Thursday, November 3, 2005, Err0r (358) wrote:

Swallow the glue. It might close up your throat though. =\ Nice write.
On Thursday, November 3, 2005, Liz (265) wrote:

Very cool. It's an awesome concept, but I think it might be stronger if you didn't connect the mask to yourself at the end. Trust us to realize it's a metaphor. Still, impressive and clever.
On Thursday, November 3, 2005, MESUN (230) wrote:

it's like that poem My Paintbrush (if you don't know it go to Err0r's profile) except here, you can't cover things up again.
On Thursday, November 3, 2005, Linwe (25) wrote:

You feel the end of the poem coming, but your choice of words is gorgeous! Sad sad story though