I Wear The Mask

I wear the mask that grins and lies

I swallow truth and tears it hides,

The hurt inside my heart does bare-

A soul alone, full of despair

An inner secret, covered by smiles.

Each day in fear of unknown troubles

Each comment made, the pain doubles

A story taken to the grave, while

I wear the mask.

A heart cries out, muffled my anguish

Another life, for this I wish.

My secret hidden beneath a sleeve-

I pray of this world, I could leave

I’m holding back, hiding the truth, now and always

I wear the mask.