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Mask of Illusion

Mask of Illusion……. 10/7/09 Crying out in the night minions of death surround her with dark intent, cruelty known Dying once again she welcomed the fate that awaited life had become without dignity, pain unyielding. Mask of illusion spelled harmony nonexistent reality lost in days cold treason, continued Shadows from the edge creep along the waterline casting the smell of fear death calling,touching Beginning travels near and far start with an infant’s clumsy steps untried and true, falling Journey’s maze leads down roads long and unknown, laughing we forgive the night, smiling In the midday sun lines can be seen clearly forming on weathered faces tired, expressionless Youth’s favored status once the envy of mass’s scolding opinion has given way to old bones, cold Once prideful steps quick and light, beauty was everywhere and within reach grasping, firm Time is not friendly, tricking those unsure without season or hesitation, insensitive scenes of anger. Accepting change today, tomorrow, forever , destiny is chosen not rehearsed, rewritten. Forgiving sins past deeds done to and from choices made, peace may be achieved found in her gentile smile beckoning, loving. © 2009 David J. Mitchell

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Date: 2/14/2016 6:47:00 PM
Next to the last stanza.. Enjoyed this..
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