Behind the Mask

In the silent corners, where shadows creep,

I wear this armor, while the world’s asleep.

Smiling on the surface, breaking deep inside,

A fortress made of bravado, where my heart can hide.

Every morning's a struggle, each step feels so heavy,

Drowning in the whispers, wishing I were ready.

Pour out all my kindness, spread love without a gain,

But in this crowded silence, it feels like all in vain.

I keep holding on to all the dreams I used to chase,

But the mirror keeps reflecting, just a hollow face.

If only they could see me, past this mask I wear,

The heart that beats beneath it, in a world that doesn't care.

I'm working for the sunlight, but the clouds never part,

A symphony of shadows, playing in my heart.

Living life unbothered, but inside I’m torn apart,

Caring for the others, while neglecting my own heart.

Guilt like a shadow lingers from times I can’t erase,

But I keep on smiling, though lost in this race.

Each day is a challenge, wrapped in fragile art,

Pretending I’ve got it together, hiding my broken parts.

If only they could see me, past this mask I wear,

The heart that beats beneath it, in a world that doesn't care.

I'm working for the sunlight, but the clouds never part,

A symphony of shadows, playing in my heart.

Loneliness is a whisper, that taunts me at night,

Wishing for the strength to break free from this fight.

Crying out for solace, but silence fills the air,

Running out of time, yet I’m stuck in despair.

So I’ll keep on dancing, in this fragile disguise,

Holdgain,

But in this crowded silence, it feels like all in vain.

I keep holding on to all the dreams I used to chase,

But the mirror keeps reflecting, just a hollow face.

If only they could see me, past this mask I wear,

The heart that beats beneath it, in a world that doesn't care.

I'm working for the sunlight, but the clouds never part,

A symphony of shadows, playing in my heart.

Living life unbothered, but inside I’m torn apart,

Caring for the others, while neglecting my own heart.

Guilt like a shadow lingers from times I can’t erase,

But I keep on smiling, though lost in this race.

Each day is a challenge, wrapped in fragile art,

Pretending I’ve got it together, hiding my broken parts.

If only they could see me, past this mask I wear,

The heart that beats beneath it, in a world that doesn't care.

I'm working for the sunlight, but the clouds never part,

A symphony of shadows, playing in my heart.

Loneliness is a whisper, that taunts me at night,

Wishing for the strength to break free from this fight.

Crying out for solace, but silence fills the air,

Running out of time, yet I’m stuck in despair.

So I’ll keep on dancing, in this fragile disguise,

Holding on to hope, while the world just passes by.

With every step I take, I’ll find a way to heal,

Though I feel unloved, I’ll learn to love what’s real.