Comment from daeneam

Exceptional

Yeah! I agree with you, my friend. There are two people I know who wears them perfectly. This bitch who seemed to be an angel around her family, but slut, bully and mean to me. The other one, friendly to almost every one except me again hehehe c", Mae

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2014

Hah ha, I know the type all too well, Mae!

Thanks for the outstanding R&R, my friend. I'm very grateful. :}

Comment from Irish Rain

Excellent

Isn't this just the plain unmasked truth! Should we drop our masks, and face our true selves...what wonders we'd write, what beauties, long buried with dreams, we'd discover. Wonderful!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

I agree with you, quite obviously, Irish, LOL...

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. :)

~Dean

Comment from Ekim777

Excellent

Our poet has created a most macabre, surreal scenario. Very simply, our masks make us invulnerable and we are locked in our isolated selves. Our masks make our reality unreal because we have lost all connection with our relationship. Sartre calls it 'mauvais foi'; the opposite of a state of grace. There is many a truism in our poet's lines, like; "imagination is such a waste." A provocative work. -Ekim777

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Provocative...rarely a term given to my choice of topics, Ekim777. For that, I thank you for your kind assessment all the more. :}

~Dean

Comment from Ridley Williams

Excellent

Hello DeanO,
Well, you certainly hit the nail on the head with this write and I can appreciate your sentiment. We all show others what we want them to see...probably out of fear of rejection of our true selves. I guess we can chalk it up to human nature.
I enjoyed the solid rhyme and meter you used to present this idea and I liked the challenge you issue to shed those masks and "fly to the stratosphere" with you...great thought!
Nice work...and those pictures were truly frightening!
Later, my friend, Bill

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks so much for your outstanding review, Bill. As always, your time, as well as your thoughtful critique, are truly appreciated. :}

~Dean

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

This poem reminds me of a soliloquy from one of Shakespeare's plays. Very well done, and it lends itself well to being recited and even perhaps performed.

The meter bounces a bit -
or simply a huge waste of time
or SIMP-ly A HUGE WASTE of TIME
- vs-

or SIMPly IS a WASTE of TIME

through masks[,] the truth is hard to see

Great message to poets and actors alike.

Rose.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks very much for your thoughtful assessment and suggestions, Rose. As always, I sincerely appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me on this work.

Respectfully,

~Dean :)

Comment from NadineM

Excellent

Too funny, as the poem I just posted last night is about masking the truth! You're the first poem I'm reading since I posted it! I liked your poem very much. The rhythm and use of alliteration in the phrases added a magical feel and sense of adventure. Great imagery and tone throughout. I found this poem to be upbeat and cheerful, yet the images/artwork were slightly creepy! Just me, I am sure!
I like that you've centered the message and used complimentary colors for effective presentation.
I liked the poem's message very much. Poetry and expressing one's truth can be such a wonderful release and relief! The most creative writers can share their truths and still maintain their privacy and keeps secrets hidden! I've known and loved a few!!
Thanks for sharing this with me.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thank you for such an indepth and fabulous review, Nadine. You are so kind to take the time to do so, and don't think for a moment that I don't appreciate it.

What's the title of your poem on masks? I would very much like to read it.

Have yourself a wonderful day, my friend, and thanks for the excellent R&R. :}

~Dean

reply by NadineM on 19-Nov-2014

Dean, it's called Masking The Truth.... Nadine

reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks! I will check it out...

Comment from maggieadams

Exceptional

God, dean, this is so right on and poetic to boot. Loved the rhyme and rhythm. The 's' alliteration of sneaky, sullen saddened sleuth....your universal truth that we all wear masks is very true. My book is dealing with taking the mask off and seeing the truth. This deserves my last six.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Aw-w-w, thank you so much, Maggie, you're too kind, my friend. I really appreciate your more than generous rating and complimentary comments. Is your book here, on FanStory, or is it one you've published? Let me know, I'd very much like to take a look at it.

Thanks again for everything. :}

~DeanO

reply by maggieadams on 19-Nov-2014

I have been adding a chapter a month or every two weeks...I am on the home page on chapter 36...this one is called Side Effects...pays 1.03

reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

I'll try to jump into the story and give you as detailed an assessment as I can, Maggie, without knowing the full story. I hate to do that to writers, but at the very least, I can give you an opinion on this chapter, if you wouldn't mind. :}

reply by maggieadams on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks. Each chapter is its own vignette.

Comment from JW

Excellent

This well written poem you've created does a great job in reminded us of how all of us tend to wear a mask.

Not doing so would expose us to a reality that most don't want to face.

Thanks for sharing this - it definitely provides something to think about. JW

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

I feel that making others think is what poetry is truly all about, JW. I'm very pleased to know that this one caused you to consider some things.

Thanks so much for your R&R. It is appreciated. :}

~Dean

Comment from Mystic Angel 7777

Excellent

This is one powerful truth which you express with grace and compassion for those who fear to set themselves free. It certainly deserves all the recognition it has received and I am always grateful beyond measure that you share such lovely verse with me.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks so much for the R&R, Monica. I sincerely appreciate it! :}

~Dean

Comment from lancellot

Excellent

Very intersting. Yes, we wear many different mask throughtout the day, the spouse mask, the work mask and then wonder why so many of us needs therapy. well done.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2014

Thanks you very much, Lance. I'm grateful for the R&R, my friend. have a super day! :}

~Dean