Masks by Shel Silverstein

She had blue skin,
And so did he.
He kept it hid
And so did she.
They searched for blue
Their whole life through,
Then passed right by--
And never knew.




Identify the theme in the poem above, written by Shel Silverstein.

(2 points)
Responses

Masks are important for hiding from others.
Masks are important for hiding from others.

Both people were wearing masks to hide their faces.
Both people were wearing masks to hide their faces.

People should only wear masks at the theater.
People should only wear masks at the theater.

When you hide yourself, you miss out on opportunities.

When you hide yourself, you miss out on opportunities.