The mask

by Bradley Peter   Jan 18, 2006


I'm being something I'm not
lying to those i know
but instead of being genuine
I'm putting on a show

i wear this phony mask
this mask is what they love
this mask has now become me
it fits me like a glove

the real me would be hated
if ever let loose on stage
this mask stays on my face
this mask becomes my cage

the person they think i am
is a character that i play
but i just can't stop performing
so it will always be this way

the ever dependable friend
the near perfect lover
the easy going guy
and the wise older brother

will this game ever stop
allow the real me to come out
throw away this en-caging mask
this idea i sadly doubt

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  • 14 years ago

    by StillxBreathing

    Have you ever seen the show Dexter? he's a serial killer & is always saying how he has to put on a mask and fake who he is because no would would accept him. this reminds me of that a lot.
    love it.
    5/5.

  • 15 years ago

    by Jessica

    I think this is something almost everyone can relate to, and I'm one hundred percent sincere when I say that you've left me speechless. Your poetry honestly blows me away.

  • 16 years ago

    by Diva the Chiropteran Queen and a Brokencyde and a Twilight Fan

    Wow...kinda reminds me...of me...b/c in real life no one can see past the mask i wear...nice job!

  • 16 years ago

    by Sweet Disposition

    I really want to cry after reading this because I feel the exact same thing. A really powerful poem.

  • 17 years ago

    by Shamar

    So you live in the shadow life also? Above all; this might be my fav.

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