Masquerade of Despair
Behind a facade of calm, I conceal my pain
A heavy heart, that threatens to remain
The weight of the world, upon my shoulders strong
A burden I bear, while pretending I belong
The mask I wear, a disguise so divine
Conceals the turmoil, that ravages my mind
I feign a smile, to hide the tears I've cried
And whisper "I'm fine", though my heart has died
The anguish I endure, a private, lonely hell
A despair so profound, it echoes, and swells
The pressure builds, the dam is bound to break
Yet still I pretend, for my heart's sake
Oh, the agony of hiding, the weight of the lie
The crushing burden, of a heart that's forced to deny
The pain it feels, the sorrow it holds
A masquerade of despair, that never grows old.
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