the masquerade

alone
cynical

behind these walls

when all is gone

darkness
surrounding

fear unleashed

like a demon

it feeds

screams
alive

when all is
gone
and daylight fades

i become what
no one knows

the masks i use

slowly fade

strength
stability

one by one

they come away

laughter

intelligence

until is left
a still bear soul

that no one

would recognize

when all is gone

truth remains

fear

insecurity

loneliness

cynicism

anger

neglect

in darkness

they hide

assured

of secrecy

convinced

of deception

and morning
when
comes

is all

the same

the sun
the mask

with light comes
another masquerade

hiding

beneath my skin

inside

i tremble

fear is poised

behind an empty smile

behind a hollow laugh

eyes as cold as winter

dead inside my shell

the masquerade revealed