Masquerade
~
a part to be played
I thought it amusing
no deciphering this gala
no riddle to be solved
.
attendance sublime
dancers seductively pursuing
magnificently masked sensations
suspended in perpetual animation
.
abruptly the music is silenced
masks floated to the floor
this masquerade is over
deceptive faces failed
.
~k.Lynel
This is beautifully haunting Kim. It feels like a dance!
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Yes, haunting. It has haunted me, but no more. It is really about seeing things, especially people for what they are. Not who I want nor expected them to be. I can see their faces clearly now and the deceits that come with them. Life is, after all, a dance! Thanks, Susan ππππ
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Enchanting poem
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Thank you.ππ
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My pleasure π
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time
to not turn
on the dime
surface was
slip ice smooth
was it the carpet
or my old shoes?
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Good to hear from you, John!π
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happy new week.
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when the masks fall and you see the truth, your world can be rocked………this is so beautifully true. love the power in your words.
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You got it, my world was rocked. I looked at those whose masks have fallen off and told each; I see you, I know what you did. That freaks them out. Iβm not bitter but Iβll never be used as a welcome mat, ever, again! I can finally fight back and that feels really good. Really, really good. You Rock, Wendi! (Will you ever get sick of hearing that?) ππ And thank you for the kind, words here and on your blog.π«
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YAY! I am so happy you can fight back and will not allow them to use you anymore. You are so strong and courageous and you do not deserve to be mistreated!
I mean every word I type and no, LOL, I may never get sick of reading that! π π
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Thank you! Cool!π
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π bless you!
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Sounds like you are going from strength to strength Kim! Xx
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I certainly am giving it a shot Marie!
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I’m glad Kim and I hear you! You are moving in the right direction and both those things are important, moving and chosing to move in a positive, life enhancing direction! I’m eager to hear more…and have fun along the way too xx
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I think there will be much more to tell. I appreciate your constant support!ππ
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Kim, Good for you! Glad you asserted yourself, stood your ground and said “No,” to would-be users! There is such an empowering sense of freedom in that! Sometimes poetry paints the situation better and faster than a story. Great job! Mona
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Thank you, Mona! Iβm happy to see you posting a comment here too! Breaking down borderers arenβt we???πππ€ Yep, when I said, βThe mask is gone, I see you in totality.β There was a generalized freak out from several people I said that too. It needed to be done and the waters have calmed, again. Thereβs always another wave on the way, but I so ready! π
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Kim,
One of these days, I want to meet you and get the behind-the-scenes story there. I understand that many things can’t really be discussed over the internet, but I’m so curious. Hope that doesn’t kill the cat! LOL. Mona
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It not THAT interesting… but maybe it is??? Hmmmm… Maybe its time to blog it… maybe.
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Kim, I have nominated you for The Chronically Hopeful Award today. Feel free to accept or decline. x
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Thanks, Brigid. I will try to fit it in! Thanks so much for thinking of me! xo
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Great Kim. I know you have a lot on your plate at the moment, but I love your blog.
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Thatβs cool! Thanks for the compliment! I love your blog. ππ
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I think wearing that mask can be exhausting, and it doesn’t always deceive as well as we’d hope. You write so beautifully, Kim, you really do have a way with words! xx
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Many thanks, Caz! ππ
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Very haunting and kind of Poe-ish–made me think of the Masque of the Red Death:-)
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Thatβs good, right? I mean, I love Poe. The Red Death…
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Yes, very good! Poe is the best:-)
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Cool!
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