The Mask I Wear
Sadness overwhelms me
Deep
As at night
Alone
I weep
You cannot see
My pain inside
Yet
You never even tried
I know what
You wish to see
As you say
You're proud of me
This gentle smile
On my face
Belongs to me
With all her grace
It took some time
To place her there
So, daily she is
What I wear
Just for you
She'll smile away
Hoping she will
Make your day
As you pretend
It's all real
Never knowing
How I feel
And when you go
To sleep at night
Assure yourself
I am alright
You security blanket
Hides so well
That I'm still
Living
In this
Hell.
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