Behind the scenes and speculation
Hide sweaty brows and obligation
From fitted masks of expectation
To satisfy imagination
Keeping the masses at a distance
Taking the path of least resistance
Changing your face in repetition
To guarantee their satisfaction
Keeping them straight can be confusing
Creating new, spotless illusions
The devil finds it all amusing
Cause he hides in the details
Don’t let them slip
Don’t skip a beat
The world demands our stomping feet
So, fix your mask and bite your lip
You seldom get the love you give
But someday soon, you’ll get the chance
To risk it all and dance your dance
So, trash the mask and disappear
You only get one go ‘round here
Learn how to love that fragile face
And the next time you see in the mirror
Smile, and give yourself some grace
About the Creator
Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
Telling stories my heart needs to tell <3 life is a journey, not a competition
If you like what you read, feel free to leave a tip, I would love some feedback
Find me on twitter @kelli7958958
or facebook
Keep reading
More stories from Kelli Sheckler-Amsden and writers in Poets and other communities.
Comments (2)
Nice work, Kelli, loved all the rhyme at the start, but you know I a m a succor for your rhyme. 😉😉
Good job and this is a way to go about living.