The Mask

I have been wearing mask

In everywhere I go

Just have to put it longer

So everyone won't know

But then the mask I wore

Became a part of me

Have no way to remove it

Don't think I want to know

Because the mask I wear

Has put on quite a show

It hides the scars behind it

Though pain just starts to grow

At night when I'm alone

As darkness comforts me

The mask slips by itself

And tears would be set free

And morning once again

The mask know it's its cue

I've been through hell that night

But no one had a clue.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Agustin Avatar
April 26, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Smith Avatar
August 10, 2016 at 6:19 PM
Nice tribute to Silent One Julie
Andresen Avatar
May 21, 2016 at 4:10 AM
- A wonderful poem with emotion, Julie Anne :) - hugs // Sun :)
Daniel Avatar
May 21, 2016 at 3:55 AM
Excellent write:) I can relate to this so much:)
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