We made masks of each other.
Each lay still under the tender fingers
of the other, felt the plaster grip
the hairline, tighten on the greased skin,
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One day one of us will view the other as still as this, as quiet, as white, will cry tears of unbelieving pain, demand the right to hold again their living lover's face, ask why that vibrant self has gone, and all that's left's a pale and static mask. The cold bitter reality one has to face and go through. Good poem, Janice. Regards Naseer
Fantastic title, such an intelligent play on words. The reality of the present and the emotional and spiritual of the future and past are all reflected in the masks - artistic genius! S :)