And the Mask
Reveal, I hear this night command
Cloak not the quiver of shadow close at hand
Remove pretense and the mask donned to conceal
The TRUTH, the deep knowing, this while knowing real
Confront and resolve, the petition summons a call
Beyond all consideration, TRUTH to lay bear ALL
To the plea of this petition I to heed
And TRUTH, 'tis ever the rightful creed.
Rose Marie Raccioppi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venetian_mask
http://joolyone.blogspot.com/2008/06/venetian-mask-carnival-of-venice.html
