We girls and some guys
apply our makeup with great care
hides our flaws and highlights
Lips, eyes and cheekbones
Most apply it early each day
refreshing before we venture out
always keen to look our best
we feel naked without it
it hides our confusion
insecurities, our self-doubt
as we dream of that white knight
who will bail us out
We want someone to care,
to provide and share our life
one who will listen and support
when we encounter strife
For underneath our disguise
we are raw and unsure
we wear it like a mask
don’t make it a barrier
Daily Prompt: Doubt
aroused 
You unmasked it. Very Nice!
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There was an actual poem called ” Barbie Doll”that reminded me of this.
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With that title I doubt I read it! Any idea of the author?
ah think i found it …
http://www.poemhunter.com/best-poems/marge-piercy/barbie-doll/
Nothing like mine but it made her very famous!
Maybe I should give mine the title of a top make up company?
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We all wear masks, don’t we, Kate? Most of us occasionally, a few, all the time.
In fact, the cranky old man you told us about a couple weeks ago or so constructed his of orneriness.
Easy enough to blame others, as in, “society made me do this,” but how much is our own fault, rising from our misunderstanding others?
If ever there were reason to get to know our fellow-creatures better, this is it. Perhaps a the process will tear away a few disguises.
“I would’ve made it, too, if it hadn’t been for you meddling kids.”
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we each need to take responsibility for all our actions and inactions Keith … ultimately we make our own choices, seldom is a gun held to our head!
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Nice poem – It’s interesting to think about how we disguise our insecurities and doubts by using make-up, etc.
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make up, clothes, hair styles and mannerisms … we all have a swag of disguises or avoidances … thanks for commenting 🙂
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This is a lovely poem and I love ‘For underneath our disguise, we are raw and unsure, we wear it like a mask, don’t make it a barrier” this is so true.
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This is so good Kate! You have expressed some real and intense feelings here. Well done.
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yes guess that is a favourite of mine Dwight, thanks so much! Greatly appreciate you taking the time to read 🙂
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You are welcome Kate!
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Excellent! Heart-touching! A poem that will always be relevant. And important. A great message to share with children! Your poem would be a great conversation started with kids!
I’ve found the greatest friend is one who lets us completely be ourselves. 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤ 🙂
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