I wear the mask

without awareness, it has molded

Draining the life out of me like some sort of leech

Feeding off my weaknesses

the fear of unmasking hinders me

though the closet door is wide open,

i hide in the corner

waiting to be set free

and I weep for those who masked too long

who tried so hard to hold on just for a bit longer

the “acceptance” they promote are lies

when a real issue will arise

they shrug us off and carry on

making money and promoting love

When all they show to us is hate

let them only see us while

we wear the mask

for without it,

our skin is raw and bloody

exposed to those willing to take advantage

I wish to rip off my mask

To reveal my true self

To not hide behind a veil

For no longer will i be frail