Unidentified You

by Mohini Gurav

People wear masks to please many and one
Unfortunately unable to enjoy the real life and fun.
So truly engrossed in worldly possessions
Lose themselves in creating identities and obsessions
But at the cost of losing their dear and loved ones.

Why do you need to wear so many masks dear?
I am unable to identify you for sure
Your masks make my thoughts unclear
Confused with helpless fear and bringing in despair
I want you to be the real one whom I gave my soul
Even though your masks are beautiful and attractive
They don’t please me and make me fearfully cold.

Shattering my dreams and hopes wide
You wear these masks and my trust is belied
I will go far away as I loved the real you
And not the fake mask that is glued to you.
I fear I may not return as I am badly disheartened
Will take care not to disturb your concentration.

Let me go without any remorse or reluctance
Difficult to forget you and your promises
Made to convince me in penance
Determined to make harsh decisions
As I too don’t want to add worries and tensions.
You live happily forever hidden under the masks
Forget me forever and never ever mention.

29-Sep-2013

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Comments on this Poem

Thanks K Subhash for your compliment. Thanks :)

mohinigurav
18-Mar-2014 07:26 AM

What a lovely thought ! Plz keep it up. Thanks.

K Subhash Kumar
20-Jan-2014 09:44 AM

Thanks Dr Arvind Kumar Sharma for kind words of appreciation.

Mohini Gurav
13-Dec-2013 05:52 AM

Your poem is well written and nice one.

Dr Arvind Kumar Sharma
17-Nov-2013 05:25 AM

Thanks Padmja ji for liking the style .. elevated and motivated.. Thank you dear .

Mohini Gurav
02-Oct-2013 04:58 AM

A thought-provking poem written in direct, no-nonsense style. Much liked. Thanks for sharing Mohiniji.

Padmaja Iyengar
02-Oct-2013 04:39 AM

Thanks Pradnya dear. Your generous words have truely motivated me to write more .

Mohini Gurav
01-Oct-2013 04:42 AM

Mohini mam..
I never had tears in my eyes reading any emotional stuff..till date...
but these words really did..
u write very powerful and realistic..
All the best... u are just the best...
want to read more .. please..

Pradnya Shete Pawar
30-Sep-2013 15:29 PM

Thanks Zinia Mitra Ma'am for your motivational generous words. It means a lot to me. Motivated to write more and honoured. Thank you.

Mohini Gurav
30-Sep-2013 11:43 AM

Thanks Hasmukh Mehta Sir for supportive excerpts ..wonderful poem.Thank You.

Mohini Gurav
30-Sep-2013 11:39 AM

Thanks Ratan Da . It is sad people impress others with their outward looks .. looks are deceptive.Betrayal in true sense.

Mohini Gurav
30-Sep-2013 11:33 AM

nice thought Mohini. Keep it up!

zinia mitra
30-Sep-2013 10:44 AM

You live happily forever hidden under the masks Forget me forever and never nice poem....

some of the excerpts in your support

If life would have been that easy
I could have chosen it readily
I am no sage, saint or seer
I have many apprehensions in mind to fear

Take it honest word from me
You are totally independent and free
After reading this you can judge and take decision
I shall have no regret or confusion

Hasmukh mehta
30-Sep-2013 07:54 AM

You have unmasked the masks.Repentance comes surely after such mask wearing..but very few have the courage to tell that.Mask wearing is like a betrayal of friends. Everyone forgives but never a Judas or Mir Jafar...Only for 30 pieces of silver Mohini

Dr.Ratan Bhattacharjee
30-Sep-2013 05:47 AM

Thanks Bhaskar sir .

Mohini Gurav
30-Sep-2013 04:07 AM

Outstanding composition !!!! theme dealt with very aptly....:)

Bhaskaranand Jha Bhaskar
29-Sep-2013 14:01 PM