Master of Disguise

JoAnn Selke
She convinced herself it was what she wanted
After all, what else was there

She held her head high and put a smile on her face
Gave advice about love like her life was great

She was so good at faking it, and hiding all the pain
Under camouflage, she secretly wonders if others do the same

Published by JoAnn Selke

I am a mother of three beautiful daughters and have been married to my wonderful husband for almost 18 years. You could say that I have been blessed. Currently, I feel like the wealthiest woman in the worl...  View profile

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  • Major Jester11/9/2009

    Poignant verse.

  • JoAnn Selke11/3/2009

    Very true, Annie. And J.C. yes, painful.

  • J.C. Grant11/3/2009

    Painful.

  • Annienygma11/3/2009

    I think we all wear masks of some type. Great writing!

  • JoAnn Selke11/3/2009

    =) Thanks, Cindy!

  • Cindy Lynn11/3/2009

    Love the twist at the end ... "she secretly wonders if others do the same."

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