What Do You See In the Eyes of Another

Come, look into the eyes of another.
See what goes on.

What they refuse to say.

All the anger.
All the pain.

All the fake smiles.
All the shame.

The mask that's worn.
From the life that's torn.

From all the people,
Who play. Put on a show.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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