Mask of Lies

Writing entry for a scholarship. Theme: Behind the Curtain

Once upon a time, there was a little girl

She was as pretty as a pearl

Both her parents loved her a lot

"Life is wonderful" Is what she thought

She didn't understand why her daddy and brothers left home

She wasn't use to being alone

But mommy said, "It's for the best"

And the little girl would protest

Biggest brother had warned that evil was there

It was all around, even if she were not aware

It creeps and hides, waits and burns

She didn't understand and did not learn

Big brother had said in contrast

"You can stop the evil with a mask

Just smile and laugh and hide your tears

Then there won't be anything to fear"

Too young of age was she given this tool

Because she didn't know yet how life could be cruel

As she grew up the mask expanded

Until it covered her body, not how she planned it

It wasn't until she was the age of thirteen

When the first crack had been seen

She did all she could to cover the line

And continued to say "I am fine"

Until one day, she looked in the mirror

And saw a face that was not familiar

Eyes that were hollow and a smile that looked drawn on

The person behind the mask was almost gone

As she tried to pry it off she couldn't conceive

Why it hurt or why she started to bleed

That's when it hit her, the poor foolish girl

That a mask won't protect you from an all seeing world

Day by day, piece by piece

The mask came off and gave her release

Her smile and laugh and her tears

Finally became real after so many long years

 

 

Author's Note

Any constructive criticism is welcome. Yes, having it rhyme is a bit cheesy and I normally don't write in that style but it just seemed to fit, you know?