The Mask Is Slipping
The Mask Is Slipping belongs to the following groups:
All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical and Behind the MaskMy mask is slipping
Dissolving in the tears
Oh, it is such a relief
To be without the mask.
The tears of sorrow
Pour forth,
A seemingly endless flow
From decades held back.
There are tears of regret
For opportunities not taken
And for deeds
Unfinished, unfulfilled.
The fear is revealed
Fear of uncertainty
But also fear of
What can be expected.
Finally facing fear
Looking it in the face
And feeling compassion
For the frightened child within.
My mask has slipped, it’s gone
Now I am free to express
The joy, the simple joy of
Being who I am.
poupoune
Beautiful and stunning!!!
Enivea replied
Thank you very much.
Virginia McGowan
Ohhhhhh (((()))))
Enivea replied
:-)))
chasingsooz
Beautiful, emotive writing. I am glad that your mask has slipped and wish you much joy in a bright future.
Enivea replied
Thank you very much Sooz
jcmontgomery
I am so torn…how does one applaud vigorously while simultaneaously offering a great, big, warm hug….. XX
Enivea replied
Wonder woman, you can do anything! Thank you so much Jo :-)
Ginger Barritt
Wow! Amazing!
Enivea replied
Much appreciated Ginger.
Kathleen Stephens
Beautifully written, Enivea and so easy to relate to :)
Enivea replied
Thanks Kathy. I find the increasing years bring increasing peace.
bev langby
Wonderful words and i too am happy for u, but alas people with depression need their mask….
Enivea replied
Who do you think Bev the benefit of the mask is for – the person with depression or is it to “protect” another.?
bev langby
To protect those u love of course
Ginger Barritt
I had to come back and read this once again…... And to comment on what you and Bev said…I think the protection is for both….We put on the mask to appear normal….I hate the attention of well meaning family and friends when I’m down….. I don’t like to appear off kilter….so part of the mask protects me from the attention, for a while at least.
Enivea replied
It’s a complex situation I believe Ginger. As a child, I acted more as the parent to my mother, and protected her as best I could, usually at my expense. It has been a learning for me to get past that, and to be truthful to myself first and foremost. I cannot be responsible for how others feel, only about how I feel and how I express it. There is far too much ‘caretaking’ done, creating states of dependency.
I think it comes back to whether we are acting from a place of choice, or from a re-active one. More often or not….
Thanks for this dialogue :-)
Mark Ramstead
Just who one is, is a very complicated thing…
Enivea replied
Absolutely! Talk about a kaleidoscope of colours!
barnsis
Love it, it says so much in just a few words, Love it.
Enivea replied
Thank you very much Byron :-)