The Girl that cried behind the smiles
The mask was well made
Worn everywhere
No one seems to think twice
When they saw her standing there
As happy as she could be
A smile bright and well worn
Through her stare you can see
The mask was old and torn
Cold and weary
No wrinkles by their sides
No shine or twinkle
These were her eyes
A face of contradiction
No one understood why
A picture of confusion
Was the best lie
When finally removed
All was revealed
The girl whose tears were hidden
Her face was now unveiled
Tears and sadness
Held deep within the heart
Don’t try to hide them
That’s when the pain starts
The girl who wears the mask
Will anyone ever see
The one who hides the pain
That girl is me
Tibny Shine
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/tears-behind-the-mask/
