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I Wear the Mask

April 7, 2011
By cassidywatson BRONZE, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
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I wear the mask that hides the hurt and the pain
It hides me from all of my fright and shame
You make me so mad, but I can’t let anyone see
You hurt everyone, but especially me
That is why I wear the mask

The slaps in my face and blows to my arm
You were never supposed to bring any harm
I sit alone so no one knows
I wear the mask

Harassment and yelling is all I’ve known
But smiles and laughter is all I’ve shown
I hide it all inside
No one has seen the tears I’ve cried
I’ll always hide
I wear the mask

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vampier BRONZE said...
on May. 9 2011 at 8:30 am
vampier BRONZE, Glasgow, Kentucky
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that is a good poem i thank so, so keep on righting
kaykay101 PLATINUM said...
on May. 8 2011 at 7:02 pm
kaykay101 PLATINUM, Arundel, Maine
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This is very relatable... Great job! You're an awesome writer!
Finding-me PLATINUM said...
on May. 7 2011 at 2:00 pm
Finding-me PLATINUM, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine
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this is very good, and deep, you are a good wrighter.