Wednesday (Poetry)

THE MASK I WEAR

Day to day, a mask I wear 

Showcasing great glee and joy with no fear 

That which hides the gloom in my heart 

And my tear-ridden cheeks with its might 

Kith, kin and pals it beguiles

Like a master in the art of foolery 

Day to day, I discover its harness over me

Its yokes, I try to break with no one to see

I can't breathe, I'm dying - This I tell myself when I lay 

You look so haooy- others will say

The tears I hide cries to reveal its everflowing water 

The words hidden in my soul, my lips desire to tell

Day to day, I fight off with all might 

The desire to wear the mask and embrace light 

The darkness on my face, I wish the world will see

And a healing wind to make me free

How do I have their hearts bare to my gloom? 

When the stool of burdens others carry too!

@Opemiplenty