Taking Off This Mask

I need to take off this mask

I hope I am up to the task,
 

I need to flatten the lies

That surrounds me like flies
 

This mask rots my heart,

Then I give it to someone who takes it apart
 

Nearing my death

Enjoying every breath
 

Enjoying the warmth

Enjoying the emotions flowing in my mind
 

Not all of them are kind

But why should I care
 

When all I do is to be fair

I need to take off the mask
 

And stop drinking form its flask,

Instead, I need to defy
 

And not deny

How I have walked so far
 

With many a scar.

I can’t give up
 

And then go whimpering like a little pup

Wanting its master
 

Who is nearing disaster

I need to pick up my pencil,
 

And I need to pull out these words

with small weak cords
 

I am up to almost any task

Except, taking off this heavy mask.