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 😊💜💜💜
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Enchanting poem
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Thank you.😊💜
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My pleasure 😇
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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!😊
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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. I’m not bitter but I’ll 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?) 😊💜 And thank you for the kind, words here and on your blog.💫
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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! 🙂 🙂
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Thank you! Cool!😎
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🙂 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!😊💜
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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! I’m happy to see you posting a comment here too! Breaking down borderers aren’t we???😂😂🤓 Yep, when I said, “The mask is gone, I see you in totality.” There was a generalized freak out from several people I said that too. It needed to be done and the waters have calmed, again. There’s always another wave on the way, but I so ready! 😎
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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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That’s cool! Thanks for the compliment! I love your blog. 😊💜
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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! 💜😊
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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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That’s 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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