The Mask I Wear

I stand before the crowd with a smile so bright,

Hiding the pain and the fear that I fight,

The perfect mask I wear, never to crack,

But behind it lies a soul that's under attack.

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The world sees me as flawless, beyond compare,

But they don't know the struggles that I bear,

The weight of their expectations is so high,

That I'm afraid to let them see me cry.

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So I put on a show, a performance so grand,

And I hope they don't see the sweat on my hands,

But the truth is I'm human, with flaws and all,

And the mask I wear is starting to fall.

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I long for the day when I can be free,

To be myself, and just simply be,

No more hiding, no more disguise,

Just living life with truth in my eyes.

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So if you see me struggling, don't look away,

Reach out your hand and help me find my way,

For the mask I wear is heavy and it's tough,

And I need someone to help me take it off.

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