Jokers Remain Unseen

A purpose of entertainment,
does not always ensure happiness,
covered by a mask,
hidden is my loneliness.

I am paid to be something I am not,
sacrifices are made for money,
seeking approval of my duty,
"you're doing the right thing, hunny."

I explore the beauty of creativity,
within boundaries set before me,
my desires are lost in the past,
there was once a time I was free.

My choices are unwise,
as my personality is unknown,
this is the life I am to live,
it was confirmed by what I have been shown.

If you do not know me in the beginning,
then you will not in the end,
either way you never will,
as I am paid to pretend.