Everyone creates a mask
And everyone uses something different to do it
Some use make up
Others use clothes
Some use their body
While others use their face
But we either use the mask to save ourselves
Or the ones we love
To save ourselves from going insane
Or to save the ones we love from the truth
It's what we look like behind the mask that matters
What we feel like
What we are like
That is the truth
We are afraid of that truth
And of admitting that truth
We have built a world- our world with that mask
But what happens when the mask starts to break
And we can not longer contain the truth
We could be happier
Sadder
Angrier
Colder
Or even more peaceful
But will they expect it?
Will they respect it?
Can they still love me?
Will I have to start over?
Or will I have to put the mask back on?
My questions
They run within my mind like bees flying in and out of bee hive
My mask was built out of my heart
Used to protect the ones I care about
Painting a polite smile
But locking away a hidden madness
I trust few people with the key
Ones that love me for who I am beneath
Ones that want me to release for them
Ones that I have built my true world with
A place I can go to when I need to...
Repair my mask
Rejuvenate
Relax
Accept
Be happy
Be at peace
Be myself
And restore self understanding
So that I don't destroy myself
Before loving myself
My mask is not for me
It's for peace
In this world
And my own
The truth is...
It takes experience and true emotions
To build a strong mask
...even if those emotions were small moments
Moments you don't remember
Moments that happened so fast or in slow motion
They are still significant
And it means you felt it once
You are not empty
And it is still possible to feel that again
"So remove your mask, and create a new key to hand to someone else."
Each time your heart's wings will grow stronger
And your happiness will reach farther and farther
Until the world knows your warmth
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This is something many people may feel on the inside, but don't know how to piece apart without taking apart themselves first. I hope you can use this as a map to guide you, on a long and peaceful journey to understanding yourself, so that your madness doesn't win. If you still feel unsure, write about it... You never know where that might lead you.
-Autumn
P.s.- you also have the key to take a peak behind my mask- this is a world I go to, to get away, therefore you are welcome to stop by and share (sweets and thoughts) with me.
"Have a great day, truly."
And take everything one person at a time!~
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my heart...
PoetryDo you like anyone? Are you like me? Am I alone? Or do I just have my own sea to swim in...? *btw these are all original by me. So no using my work please (unless I give you permission).
