"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something." ______________________________ ___ Mask

Smiling for all to see
knowing inside this isn't me

saying yes and saying no
praying inside to be let go

laughing at all the jokes
deep inside I want to choke

shaking off all sad words said
secretly locking them inside my head

telling stories that aren't even true
knowing inside this isn't you

going along with everyone else
wanting to go back for help

taking the dares given to you
knowing inside that they will never be you

the truth now in sight
taunting you everyday

wishing out loud from inside out
that someday this mask will go away

-A