Mask
we all wear one34 total reviews
Comment from Navada
This is so very poignant. Poor Jasper. There are so many people in our community who live this way. I wish I had six stars left to give you. This story reveals the true impact and emotional devastation of "showing and not telling". Lovely writing!
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This is so very poignant. Poor Jasper. There are so many people in our community who live this way. I wish I had six stars left to give you. This story reveals the true impact and emotional devastation of "showing and not telling". Lovely writing!
Comment Written 28-Oct-2023
Comment from Rachelle Allen
This is exactly why I love to teach my voice, flute and piano lessons in students' homes. Because I'm there every week, I become invisible to the adults in the house. It's like "Ho-hum; Aunt Rachelle here for her weekly visit." So I get to observe there unmasked personalities. This tableau you've created of Jasper-at-home versus Jasper-outside-his-house is done perfectly. I can see why it ranked so high in the ATB. Impressive work.
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2023
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This is exactly why I love to teach my voice, flute and piano lessons in students' homes. Because I'm there every week, I become invisible to the adults in the house. It's like "Ho-hum; Aunt Rachelle here for her weekly visit." So I get to observe there unmasked personalities. This tableau you've created of Jasper-at-home versus Jasper-outside-his-house is done perfectly. I can see why it ranked so high in the ATB. Impressive work.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2023
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Many thanks for checking this one out. GMG
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
Oh, this is lovely. A complete story, telling his whole life in this small tale. We can smell the food she cooks as well. His weariness, and his sadness we feel as he drags himself to his tiny room. And the story is finished with him going through the motions one more time. Just wonderful. Karen
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2023
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Oh, this is lovely. A complete story, telling his whole life in this small tale. We can smell the food she cooks as well. His weariness, and his sadness we feel as he drags himself to his tiny room. And the story is finished with him going through the motions one more time. Just wonderful. Karen
Comment Written 24-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 25-Sep-2023
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Many thanks, Karen. Always appreciated. GMG
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It is a heartgrabbing love story.
I loved it. Karen
Comment from Liz O'Neill
This is quite a commentary on masks. It's interesting because for me as Halloween is on its way. My thoughts are opposite of what this character thought. I think that the best time, my favorite holiday is Halloween because people can wear a mask and be themselves. A poignant story.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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This is quite a commentary on masks. It's interesting because for me as Halloween is on its way. My thoughts are opposite of what this character thought. I think that the best time, my favorite holiday is Halloween because people can wear a mask and be themselves. A poignant story.
Comment Written 24-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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It is true that a lot of folk hide behind the anonymity of the mask and express themselves as they truly wish without the worry of identification - slightly worrying as that might be!
It's my daughter's favourite time of the year as well (she's 12) and the one time she doesn't mind folk staring (she has autism and a whole host of other diagnosis!). She loves it
many thanks
G
Comment from lancellot
Hmm, yes, Jasper seemed happy on the outside, in public, but seemed to live a self imposed lonely life within the walls of his life. It appears his spouse is gone, for at least three years.
notes:
and shuffled through to the small lounge where a thin {slither} of early evening sunlight snuck through the crack in the curtains
-How about" sliver
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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Hmm, yes, Jasper seemed happy on the outside, in public, but seemed to live a self imposed lonely life within the walls of his life. It appears his spouse is gone, for at least three years.
notes:
and shuffled through to the small lounge where a thin {slither} of early evening sunlight snuck through the crack in the curtains
-How about" sliver
Comment Written 24-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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many thanks, Lance,
The slither / sliver thing was intentional but it's causing some consternation so I may well change it. lol
G
Comment from davisr (Rhonda)
Great story about how a man wears a mask to hide the pain he lives in every day because of the loss of his wife. How many people do just that with pains of their own. I guess more than many of us would believe.
Take care,
Rhonda
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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Great story about how a man wears a mask to hide the pain he lives in every day because of the loss of his wife. How many people do just that with pains of their own. I guess more than many of us would believe.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment Written 23-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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Many thanks, Rhonda. Hope you are well. G
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I am, thank you, and have been back on here regularly for several months.
How are you doing?
Comment from w.j.debi
It can be hard to maintain that mask, but it seems we must do it to protect ourselves and because it is expected. Behind that mask is the real person with all his hopes, fears, regrets, and longings. Well told.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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It can be hard to maintain that mask, but it seems we must do it to protect ourselves and because it is expected. Behind that mask is the real person with all his hopes, fears, regrets, and longings. Well told.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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I decided to throw my work-mask away a few yeas ago and just started saying what I thought, just maybe not using the words I use in my head! lol Many thanks, G.
Comment from John Ciarmello
We do all wear one, my friend, G!
This is an honest account of our hidden selves. Whether it is because of loss or acquired insecurities. We take on someone else, not someone other than ourselves, but someone within ourselves. I loved this! Best, JohnC
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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We do all wear one, my friend, G!
This is an honest account of our hidden selves. Whether it is because of loss or acquired insecurities. We take on someone else, not someone other than ourselves, but someone within ourselves. I loved this! Best, JohnC
Comment Written 23-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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Many thanks John. Good to hear from you. I'll have to pop over and check some of your writing out. I'm trying to be present more! lol Life!
I was thinking the other day after I wrote this about the converse mask. Those who present as melancholy or victims who are anything but... maybe another one. Who knows!
Many thanks
G
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I'd love for you to stop by, G. Thank you.
Comment from aryr
Jasper, indeed was a troubled soul, GIRAFFMANG. He didn't need a mask to wear, his face was his mask. His wife had died a few years ago and he never really dealt with her passing. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Peace!!!
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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Jasper, indeed was a troubled soul, GIRAFFMANG. He didn't need a mask to wear, his face was his mask. His wife had died a few years ago and he never really dealt with her passing. Very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings n Peace!!!
Comment Written 23-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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Many thanks as always. G
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Most welcome, G.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
I love it.
"How are you?"
"Fine."
"You want to go to lunch with me today?"
"No thank you. Appreciate your asking. I'd rather step into a closet to sulk and tear-splatter the inside of my mask for an hour." But he doesn't say the last part out loud.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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I love it.
"How are you?"
"Fine."
"You want to go to lunch with me today?"
"No thank you. Appreciate your asking. I'd rather step into a closet to sulk and tear-splatter the inside of my mask for an hour." But he doesn't say the last part out loud.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2023
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lol. Many thanks Wayne. Hope you doing well. G