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Perfect Mask
What you see in front of you is a mere mask
My sadness hides behind my eyes
While being fooled by my realistic smile
Beneath the scars; I wish for myself
I cry when everyone is asleep
Holding on to my pillow-the only thing I have tonight
How pitiful am I?
I can only run as far as my dreams lead me
I can only hide as long as my tears don’t show
And in my every day routine
This mask is the only thing everyone knows
Everyone sees the heels I wear
Everyone sees the ‘me’ I wear
Looking in the mirror, I smile
Do I look independent?
Do I look happy?
My frown appears along with my tears
I walk away and whisper:
'A perfect mask doesn’t cry'
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