The individual self is an performer, life is the
stage; we are masters of our emotions capable
of expressing self-assurance, joy and rage.
There is a hidden self, living deep within the
forest of life, one that we prefer not to show, it
is the image of strength and confidence that we
truly choose to expose.
It is during the times of valleys and peaks,
darkness and fear; that we wear a mask, we
masquerade keeping emotions hidden in the
forest of our souls, yet within sight and near.
The landscape of ourselves guides us to better
places, and it is the silent strong self that
transforms our outward faces.
To believe in our aspirations and make our lives
worth living, to hope we cling; it is within the
landscape of our strong confident selves that
allows us to dream.
We perform in our world upon the stage of life
where we remain perfect impressionist; yet, it
is only when we change the tapestry of our lives
we find true happiness.
©2013.annjohnsonmurphree
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ann johnson-murphree 
Your ending stanza sums it all up nicely 🙂
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