That was good. Can relate to the hiding behind the mask, for I too hide the real me inside ~ the one that screams out to be free

Thanks for your comment... it really is a horrible way to live but when it comes to changing it, it's easier said than done. This world we live in today doesn't make it easy to be yourself..

I like "Underneath the laughter,
lies hurt and pain,
the kind that time
cannot heal or tame. "yeah appearances decive beautiful poem

Great poem I too can relate to the feeling of wanting to love yet being torn by the fear of being hurt again, I guess one just has to trust! eek