If your soul is mean and vile
And your mind is deeply stained,
If you have a bogus smile,
Wear a mask and you are saved.
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Does it fall into the category of ridicule, sarcasm, etc.? I'm not good at defining symbolism and other not-straightforward language at times.
I believe you are making fun of the use of a mask. I thought it humorous in any case; you COULDN'T be serious, COULD you?
Reviewing my previous comment, I've realized I could have said much more in 2021; I don't know why i did not. : )
Ok, I somehow noticed a thankyou from you, I think sent by you more than a year ago, for a comment I made on one of your poems Wear A Mask. So here I am again. Now I've rated it 5 stars and a favorite, an almost unheard of move on my part.
I'm sorry I was not able to answer sooner to your comments. I was having a rather rough time in my life, so somehow I abandoned poetry. But I assure you that I enjoyed your comments and I'm feeling grateful that you took your time to read my rhymes. Thank you again!
welcome to PH. I feel there is a hidden message, which i'll not try to figure out. I like the poem. ;) bri
5 Stars full for this fantastic poem. Indeed WEAR a mask!
To me, a 'heathen' since my early 20s, saying 'wear a mask and everything will be ok/forgiven' is like saying 'believe in God, ask for forgiveness, and you can do all the sinning you want to do'.