Masked

What is this feeling
This feeling deep down in my soul
Eating away at me
Threatening to tear away my flesh
And unmask me as someone completely different
Than who I pretend to be

When you’re constantly worried
About being exposed
As someone who you think no one will like
You can’t focus on who you really are

Life is no fun
When you are not letting your true self out
If you constantly hold yourself back
Hiding from the world
Pretending to be tough
Pretending to be a person
Who is not bothered by their words

So let your hair down
Be the person you want to be
Who cares if they don’t like you
You are worthy of their love
If they can’t see that
They’re blind 

Let yourself cry
Let yourself feel the feelings that you always denied
Let yourself be who you want to be
Don’t be the person you think they will like
Be the person you will like
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Theraven Avatar
May 18, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Alex, Very insightful words. Love this poem. -Richard
Bangalee Avatar
May 15, 2019 at 12:10 AM
sublime writings; love it
Coulstock Avatar
July 19, 2018 at 6:21 PM
Such wise words Alexandra and I like the way you have expressed them.I found this inspiring and enjoyable to read,thank you.
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