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.