Mask of Deceit

Ash Douglas #amwriting, blog, Poetry, Today... November 30, 2018 1 Minute

Your smile must have been a mask,
that allowed you to deceive the unsuspecting.
As the cold steel cuts through my flesh,
I wonder if it was I, who handed you the sword?

So, stand there as I bleed,
and shame my imperfections.
Turn your back and fix your mask,
as my soul becomes untethered.
But, know this pain has freed me from my doubts,
that your blade was not already sharpened.

Published by Ash Douglas

Writer, Poet, WANL Member, Paralegal, Miawpukek First Nations, GymLife, Runner, Bike Writer, & Pun Enthusiast. I like my puns intended. ✍️ “I don’t claim to be a great writer, but I’m enjoying the journey of becoming one” View all posts by Ash Douglas

Published November 30, 2018

7 thoughts on “Mask of Deceit”

Anthony quann says:

November 30, 2018 at 3:28 pm

Wow blowed me away,very talented,must turn after your mom lol.

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1. Ash Douglas says:
  
  November 30, 2018 at 3:47 pm
  
  Lol.. Well, you know now. Xo
  
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thelonelyauthorblog says:

December 3, 2018 at 9:12 pm

Wonderful piece of writing

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1. Ash Douglas says:
  
  December 3, 2018 at 9:34 pm
  
  Thanks my friend. A piece of me right there lol. Much appreciated!!
  
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  1. thelonelyauthorblog says:
    
    December 3, 2018 at 9:35 pm
    
    Perhaps that is what made it wonderful
    
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  2. Ash Douglas says:
    
    December 3, 2018 at 9:40 pm
    
    The kindest compliment…
    
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Your smile must have been a mask, that allowed you to deceive the unsuspecting. As the cold steel cuts through my flesh, I wonder if it was I, who handed you the sword?

So, stand there as I bleed, and shame my imperfections. Turn your back and fix your mask, as my soul becomes untethered. But, know this pain has freed me from my doubts, that your blade was not already sharpened.

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Your smile must have been a mask,
that allowed you to deceive the unsuspecting.
As the cold steel cuts through my flesh,
I wonder if it was I, who handed you the sword?

So, stand there as I bleed,
and shame my imperfections.
Turn your back and fix your mask,
as my soul becomes untethered.
But, know this pain has freed me from my doubts,
that your blade was not already sharpened.