Masks

Sometimes it's easier just to pretend Pretend that you're happy Pretend that you're loved Pretend that you're important to someone Pretend that you're ok It's easier to pretend than to let people see how you really feel How you feel broken How you feel unworthy of love How you feel like a nobody How you feel like a failure How you're hurting inside Sometimes you'll be weak and you'll let your mask slip and you'll let people see the real you... You'll open up your heart wondering if maybe this time will be different If maybe this time someone will actually see you and show you that they really care... Then reality will slap you on the face, And you'll grab your mask and tie it back Maybe you can try again some other time Maybe next time someone will see Maybe next time someone will care... Maybe it's better just to give up caring and keep pretending.. And do your best with what you have... Maybe... Just Maybe... **** May 10, 2016 Word count: 169