This Mask I Wear
By Relena D. Peacecraft
This mask I wear
hides me from those prying eyes
eyes that taunt
eyes that judge
eyes that follow me
with pity.
All the eyes
that would read my own
and draw their own conclusions.
This mask I wear
keeps me from
the harsh judgements
of the world
lets me hide
when I need to run
allows me to reside
alone
in my crimson darkness.
This mask I wear
holds back the tear
that stings in my eye
this false smile
holds in the grief
that mars my hidden face.
This carefree countenance
that others see
holds back my sorrow
and permits me to pretend
that my pain
does not exist.
This mask I wear
keeps all my feelings
deep in my soul
untouchable
and will not set me free.
