Masquerade

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A peice of me is broken inside.

The weakness is what I am trying to hide.

For years and years, I have been so strong,

I do not want people to know what is wrong.

Make-up and clothing brands are just objects to aid,

Since I am afraid I will be on the other side of their blade.

 

Nobody really understands

why my true love is dance.

They do not realize that every time I play piano,

the melody is my thoughts that they will never know.

 

I am misunderstood,

completely, obliviously over-looked.

So why be myself

around people who think I am someone else?

 

People's ideas of me have been set,

now there are expectations to be met.

I guess its just society playing its part,

but I am too worried to have a new start.

 

What happens if I ruin it all?

What happens if people see behind this wall?

The strength is yet another facade,

but in the end, you too were fooled by my masquerade.

Comments

Stayreal11

Wow. I really liked this! Very raw....and honest! :)

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