Thomas King Poet I do not know?

Masquerade of Humility

The face you now see
Is not really me
It’s a “MASK” I have found 
When all I could do
Was staring at the ground.

I put the “MASK” upon my face 
In hopes it would replace
This pathetic insecure wimp
Who’s stuck in a dark place

My “MASK” I use to conceal
How inside I truly feel
As the true self that I see
Is unbearable to reveal.

It’s this “MASK” you now see
That helps me forget who I am
Gives me confidence and power
To be who I wish I could be 

Oh to be bold, confident and cool
Not have to feel useless 
And perceive myself as a fool

To be able to shine 
Through my dark inner core
To be free of my fear
And not feel embarrassed anymore 

But until that day comes
And I see myself with love
I will wear this found “MASK”
As it fits me like a glove

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