The Mask We Wear
A Poem
Staring in the mirror,
Seeing my reflection,
I grimace at what is there.
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Pale skin,
Dark circles,
Red eyes.
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Holding the mask,
My hands shake.
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My stomach cramps,
Knowing I have to put it on,
Again and again and again.
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But I slip it on.
Nobody can see what lies beneath the surface.
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Amethyst Champagne
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