My Reflection

This is a poem I wrote way back in high school...or middle school, I can't remember which.

As I wake up and get ready for the day

I sometimes examine myself in the mirror

As I look, my thoughts start to wonder

What is this mask I hide behind?

Who have I become?

Who will I be?

I go to school with these thoughts still in mind

I look at the people around me

And again my thoughts stared to wonder

Do these people know my secret?

Do they wear masks like I do"

Do they have a secret they are keeping as well?

I go back home, into my room

I examine myself again

My thoughts come to conclusions and I wonder

Will I ever uncover my face from this mask?

Will my reflection ever show my true identity?

Will I be able to live just one life?

I have these thoughts run through my head

And all I can do is stand there and stare.