What mask did you put on today,

To hide from the world around you?

Taught from an early age to say,

Thank you when we do not mean it.

To hide the truth behind our mask.

Our mask hides our authentic self.

To act as someone we are not,

Or the part the world will accept.

To hide the truth behind our mask.

We don't get to live a full life.

We get to live a partial life.

Can you pretend to be someone?

Can pretending ever be done?

Are we really protecting them,

To hide the truth behind the mask