The mask I wear
Khanya Ngovu 1994 (Bizana)
It's a facade, but I still choose it
It hides all the pain, thats why I wear it
The mask I wear gives me power,
Though inside I'm torn asunder
I still choose it,
It keeps me sane,
But sanity invites pain
Yet if I remove my mask I'll be insane
Its smiles and lies comfort me
While pity and sorrow destroy me
It hides adversities underneath,
An excellent job if you ask me !
About this poem
Dedicated to people who suffer from day to day personal struggles that they do not want to share
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Written on May 26, 2023
Submitted by khanyangovu on May 26, 2023
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Quick analysis:
| Scheme | AABB ACCC DDXD |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
| Characters | 375 |
| Words | 80 |
| Stanzas | 3 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4 |
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