Mask

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Before I slipped the mask over my head
Before I tried to hide away
I had beautiful peach skin
I had shining bright eyes
And all the wonders of the world
Stopped to smile at me
That was before I slipped the mask on
That was before I tried to hide away
Now I am all ruined and dead
Now I am dark and lonely
The hard white surface
Feels cold against my face
Sometimes I wish I hadn't put it on
Because maybe then you would
See me in a real way
Sometimes I wish I could take it off
So I could tell you I loved you
But underneath the white sheet
I felt my now pale skin
And before you could even blink
I curled up in my mask
And shrunk away

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