The Drag Queen’s Mask

He’s the epitome of a responsible son, making ends meet doing multiple jobs like a hard-working bull in order to provide food on the table. Every single night, his last duty is to impress the audience with his funny antics and creative acting skills.

Yes, every single night he carries a huge bag full of colorful costumes, props and make-ups. Always in hurry to prepare for the show, he put his crimson red lipstick and mascara on which every real woman would die for to wear. He wears his blonde wig which people think like he’s born with it. He takes the time to perfectly fit it like a pro. Every single strand must be placed nicely to get the perfect angle, any minute the show will start and he should be prepared. He’s not nervous though because he’s in the business since time immemorial.

He put his silver gown on, matching with red fluffy cloak as if he’s dress up to the nines. Having memorized the script already for that night on the way to the bar, he then muttered his spiels like he’s auditioning for an unforgettable role in a film. He’s not an actor. But in fact he’s played multiple characters in real life. This time is different because he’s going to be the queen. He looked strikingly opulent in his dress. He then wore the golden crown which made him more elegant as if he’s a royal blood.

Alas, the show has started. He appeared on the stage completely different. The mask has transformed him into a regal lady armed with determination, wit and confidence. The audience couldn’t help with admiration. It’s because the queen has gone bananas over her looks. She kept drinking pint of pint of finest wine while she acted in front of the audience as a wasted femme fatale. She loved the idea of making fun of herself while conversing to other actors. She figuratively choked everyone with her charisma. The great thing is that he impressed most of the patrons. In other words, he nailed it! He delivered his lines and slew them with ease, way better than starlet wannabes. If Charles Dickens had seen his acting, he would have been felt proud of him. He would have laughed endlessly.

The laughter inside the bar was astonishing… But beneath every laughter, smile and cheers, there’s tears hiding in his mask. The reality of him, working very hard and tirelessly is not enough to augment the crisis he’s going through. His mother is getting weaker and weaker because of a terrible illness. The medicines aren’t enough to suffice and treat her now. The medical bills are getting higher day by day. He’s battling not to get depressed every time he thinks of her. His beloved mother could leave him at any moment. What would happen to him and his younger siblings? He’s the only bread winner in the family. His father left them years ago and married another woman. The ‘what ifs’ in his head are endless…

The show has finished. It’s two in the morning. He removed his mask unveiling his true face. He wiped down his tears secretly and told himself… ‘I’m gonna be OK’. A new day has come and there’s another opportunity to smile again…

If you’re going to dress up like a drag queen (or king), who would you imitate and why?

Thank you for reading!

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  • Hi, Paula!

    Thank you so much for taking the time commenting on my blog. I totally agree with you. A lot of people judge others based on physical appearances and race, as if they are created perfectly. The good thing is that we can choose to distance ourselves from such cruel and unkind people. Their negativity brings bad luck on our side and we don't want that...

    Wishing you full of blessings and happiness wherever you go...

    Robbie

  • Great Blog Robby and one that tells a story that many never realize.......we never know when we see people the story behind them.  So we should be careful in word and deed because we have no idea who might get hurt by a thoughtless attitude or remark or heaven forbid some type of action.  Thank you so much for sharing.

  • Hear! Hear! ...Roman!

  • Hi, Rose!

    Glad to hear that! I would assume such shows are also common in other European countries which are full of open-minded people and accept diversity. Maybe this pasttime has helped you achieved youthful looks as some people say, 'Laughter is the best medicine'...

    Thanks again!

  • Hi Robbie! You are right... Sometimes anime characters can express our feelings better...

    Thank you too!

  • Hello, Mishaikh!

    Thank you very much for the comment! I think people sometimes wear a mask as a defense mechanism. If we always let others see that we're enduring pain and sufferings, they would pity us, or tend to make fun of our misfortunes and wish we deserve those even though we haven't done anything wrong to them. Unfortunately, keeping the pain within ourselves would hurt us in the long run physically and emotionally. We should at least share our problems with our trusted ally...

    We all know misfortunes happen to good/kind people...

    Have a pleasant week!

    Robbie

  • Of course, Robbie, we have here in Germany comedy bars and shows, also for Drag Queens.

    Such shows already have a long tradition in Germany, and we also can watch them also on TV. I went for a comedy show here in my city one week ago.

    Have a nice week, too. Thanks.

    Rose

  • Hello, Rose!

    Thank you so much for commenting! You're absolutely right. My story is quite related to people who work as a comedian, regardless of gender and sexual preferences. They use their creative skills and talents to make people laugh and forget their worries for just a little while. The irony of it was the fact that some comedians are using laughter to mask their sufferings and problems. I'm not sure if you have comedy bars and shows there in Germany. But in my country, comedy shows both in bars and on TV are very popular. They are part of our pasttime.

    Wishing you a lovely new week!

    Robbie

  • I one of the them who is always wearing mask, hiding pain and suffering.  Sometimes I wonder how it happens, one has got the power to hiding his pains from others. 

    I am touched Robbie, I am smiling, when my pain has increased even more.

  • Hello, Roman!

    You're welcome! That's a clever answer. Anime characters have superpowers that they can use for their advantage as well as help the others especially the vulnerable ones. Family is the important part of someone's life. Life without them could be different. It motivates people to work and strive for better future and even make special memories.

    Though I wrote this blog as a fiction, the story is really prevalent around the world, where a son or daughter works really hard (and even dangerous jobs) to provide food for the family. Moreover, child labor really exists in third world countries.

    Thank you for always commenting on my blogs! It's a nice gesture of you that I will not forget.

    Have a great new week ahead!

    Robbie

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