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Poetics Presents

Denise Curry-Duvall

Denise is a native of Marietta, GA, now living in the Florida Panhandle.

She owns and publishes a small conservative newspaper. She is recently married and has one teenage daughter. She loves to read and writing has always been a driving force in her adult life. She is a newcomer to WVU.

Writers' Village members look forward to reading more of Denise’s work.

Prince of the Masquerade They say your eyes mirror your Soul, Your psyche, your spirit, your mind, The Whole. A reflection of feelings thoughts and events. A reproduction of life, made into prints. A glimpse into depths, hidden from sight... A crack in the door, to let out the night. Sassy, impudent, bold and smart... Rogue and Rascal, Where is your heart? Attentive, thoughtful, alive and awake, Gentle and loving - But for whose sake? I looked for answers, submerged in your pain, In pools of your memories, in the front of your brain. The windows were open, but the glass was unclear. I saw flashes of you, (along with your fear.) You kept the shades pulled, to protect you within. You changed your 'masks' daily, to make sure you'd win. Child, adult, Master of Disguise... The Mysterious Shroud of those intense eyes! Who are you to day? Who will you be? The answers were there, if only I'd see... An abyss of knowledge, concealed and disguised, Was screened and obscured by Professional Eyes. You've learned your parts well. You've learned how to play. Like an actor on stage, day after day. When do you exit and get to go home? (Now, Drop down the curtain and try not to roam!) Goodbye, The Prince of 1000 Faces, You'll live on forever in your World of Dream Places. Copyright © 2001 Denise Curry-Duvall