The Masquerade
Lindsay Mayeux 1992 (United States of America)
On the surface
Fun and mysterious
Lighthearted chatter
Elegant gowns
And handsome suits
Animal masks
Embellished ones
Or maybe even plain
All serving their purpose
That does intrigue
But behind them all
Sharp smiles
Dark eyes
A confidence that wouldn't be
Otherwise
A person that wants to be seen
But not for who they are
Their devious plans
Without mock or scorn
All away from the eyes of scrutiny
Their primal instincts
Unrestrained
Here, they come to play
About this poem
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
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Submitted by lindsaymayeux on May 06, 2024
Modified by lindsaymayeux on May 06, 2024
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Closest metre | Iambic dimeter |
Characters | 468 |
Words | 88 |
Stanzas | 1 |
Stanza Lengths | 23 |
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