The Masquerade

Speaks of hiding who you are, and how it is its own prison.

The pain is hidden

As if it wasn't there

it eats at me within

I wish it would end tonight

Fear grips me

that I might let it out

It consumes me

but it all changes now

In this

Masquerade

Don't hide your face from me

Masquerade

This mask is its own captivity

Masquerade

and there's nothing to set me free

I have this love

burrowed down inside

It shines through

but only in the night

I try to let it go

but regret holds me back

It consumes me

but I'm changing it once and for all

In this

Masquerade

Don't hide your face from me

Masquerade

This mask is its own captivity

Masquerade

and there's nothing to set me free

So let the mask fade away

and begin your new day

Let the mask fade away

and show the world your true face

Away from the

Masquerade

I wont hide my face

Masquerade

Im no longer its slave

Masquerade

I have been set free

from the

Masquerade

Author's Note

This is a MUCH older writing of mine, so may not be as well developed. That said, this writing I would appreciate critiques (especially pointing out where it doesn't flow well).

Please don't suggest actual word changes though :)