The Mask

by kitten - Not entered


Wearing a mask is a difficult task
The pretending, the lying,
The going home crying.
Saying I'm okay, when really I'm not.
Lying to my friends, in fear of getting caught.
If they truly understood,
All they'd have to do is look.
If they'd look deep into my eyes
They could read me like a book.
It's not that hard to see
All the pain that's dwelled inside
And all the hurt that's bottled up
Is difficult to hide
I've done a pretty good job, considering all the facts.
The more I think about it, I want to put this in the past.
Until all of this pain slowly fades away,
Behind this mask I feel protected, 
And this is where I'll stay.
Birth sign: Not entered
Date created: 1999-01-13 10:57:22
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:40:49
Poem ID: 51502

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