Depression mask

I think I was trying to describe fake personalities some of us depressed people use to hide our depression from others if that makes sense.

Your whole personality is an act

To hide the fact 

That you have depression

Close the curtains

Kill the lights 

Take a final bow to the crowd

On your way home

From any social event 

You wish you had known

Where your mind was sent

Act like you’re cheerful

 Despite being fearful

Of what you really are

Your arm aches

From holding up that mask

Of personalities you fabricate 

Lowering the mask

Everyone will ask

If you’re alright

Tell them yes

Despite the mess

You make when you cry every night