Sad Poems for a Sad Day

Masks

Masks

I’m all around happy,

Trustworthy and bright,

But no one knows inside

It’s a constant fight.

It’s inner turmoil,

But they can’t see

They don’t know

What’s killing me.

For when they’re around,

I put on my mask,

They don’t see smiling’s

A troubling task.

For when I’m alone,

Somewhere they can’t see,

I take off the mask

And let my emotions free.