The holy one donned the ceremonial mask
It’s face devoid of expression or emotion
Quiet descended deeply into his wise soul
As he felt the rhythm of his sacred task
Invisible face making way for sacred language
Speaking in the realm of action and movement
Teaching the others the secrets of mystic knowing
Thereby relieving the people’s pain and anguish
And so the dance begins with energy reeling
Face unseen which calls the attention to spirit
Personalities forgotten, truths take precedence
Realities are evident in these rarified plays of feeling
© Carol Campbell 2015
Prompt From: Mindlovemisery’s Menagerie and Tale Weaver at:
https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/tale-weaver-41-masks/#like-3365
“Weave a tale in which masks are an important feature, prop, characteristic of a character…
Is it something to hide behind, a way of assuming a new character, part of a program, an aspect of yourself…….
You could imagine yourself as wearing the mask and explore the character you believe you are behind the mask.
Go have fun, after all we do love playing with masks..”~Summerstormy2
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I really like how you have included such vital elements as energy, rhythm and ritual into you poem each element working for the benefit of those in attendance. Excellent contribution Carol, thanks for participating in the tale weaver.
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My total pleasure. Thanks for reading!
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this is excellent! I wouldn’t have though of religious ceremonies in conjunction with the word ‘mask’ but I’m glad you did.
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we look to the ancient ones and their current ancestors who used masks as ceremony – the false faces of the iriquois, the kachinas of the hopi, even the ancient greek plays of comedy and tragedy. some might even argue that the paint put on faces from clown to the group Kiss have had purpose.
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True!
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Bravo – an excellent take on the prompt .. I enjoyed how you presented the masks of religion, its energy and force through its ceremony and rites … a fine poem indeed.
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You are very kind. Happy weekend!!
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