a masking ritual

to admit that one is a defect, a flaw in the great design,

it holds a bravery and a strength that allows one

to continue in life on a different path than those around you.

opened eyes allow me to see the suffering under a smile

the telltale signs of pain and depression that hide under a mask.

most of the time the mask is in firm place held by stubbornness

but now and then the facade is too difficult to remain

allowed to crumble someone peers in and sees the truth 

they stumble backwards as if the sight is too much pain to bear

just once i would like someone to look at that broken reflection

and allow the mask to go back up without a spoken apology 

so the mask stay on unless the crowds are gone and no eyes remain

it becomes part of a ritual, awaken and shower the nightmare away, 

look in the mirror

put the mask in place

walk out the door 

without a second delay

Reviews

[SmittyJas]

Very well written for the mask hides many flaws in this world of ours many won't play there hand or show there true colors Just to hide some strange defect that separates the good form the bad.