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Exit the
masquerade
A lady in
disguise,
wrapped in a cloak of
wrapped in a cloak of
glowing black
velvet,
emerges as
the princess
of the masquerade
of the masquerade
This metamorphoses
giving her wings
Vibrating coloured
thoughts
enclosing her with an aura
at the ball of illusion
enclosing her with an aura
at the ball of illusion
Dark eyes invite
fragrance diffused
fleur de la seduction
fragrance diffused
fleur de la seduction
The essence
contrasting
her life of
labour
Cinderella
shed your
mask
step out of your shadow
step out of your shadow
reveal your graceful
self
become the
queen of the day
Nicely done! I've noticed that when people dress up they tend to become different people. It's fascinating to watch them change.
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem, Marja, expressing the melodic transformation of a fantasy princess to absolute queen!
ReplyDeleteWe spend too much time at the "ball of illusion", and not enough at the dance of reality!
ReplyDeleteWhy this sounds like a real vacation! May we each grant that to ourselves and each other, and not assume we all seek the same masklessness.
ReplyDeleteYour poem catches the imagination and is a mirror which makes the distorted beautiful Marja.
ReplyDeleteNamaste
Peggy xxxxxx
It is true. Your poem is magic. A women in a mask may be a wonder. But even without the mask... (imagination)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely...one can picture the scene........so visually enchanting.....and then the voice of reason at the end, inviting her to step out of the shadows........wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteI have often thought what did the Prince think of Cinderella's worn and calloused hands?
ReplyDelete"step out of your shadow"...This is such a difficult task. Only if all could do it. Beautifully put.
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Often the mistake of debutantes not wanting to come out of the shadows and missing out on opportunities.
Hank
"...step out of your shadow
ReplyDeletereveal your graceful self"- Really beautiful and inspiring lines, Marja!
I guess, 'Being yourself' is a precious gift that we can give the world.Lovely poem.
I like your write, and enjoyed the reading.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely need to shed those masks! Being true to ourselves is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteNicely done.. like the close very much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful poetry dear Marja!
ReplyDeleteImage is graceful though sensuous.
I wonder for faces who take off their mask
Love this! One must believe in himself and follow inner most instincts :D
ReplyDeleteNice poem, Marja. I like this line 'at the ball of illusion' and the ending.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Marja, metamorphosis is a word I love.. I hope we all learn to shed our masks and spread the wings of our true Being into the world via our love and through our truth.. Much Love my friend xx
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