Shed No Tears

Shed No Tears



My mask is built in layers of what I want to be.
It provides protection from the world's reality.
I've worn the mask so long, it's become normality.
I have become a victim of truth's fatality.

At times my lies shatter, like shards of pottery,
unwillingly revealing my true identity.
In fear and pain I scream in loud profanity
and gather up my courage to face humanity...

and find that no one cares...
                                        ...but me.


Notes
An entry for "COLORING THE WORLD CONTEST "  [E]
Prompt:  Shed No Tears
Limit: No limit
Word Count: 101
Form: Monorhyme

We started playing pretend as children... and many have never grown up.

Thank you for taking time to read my words.  I would appreciate it if you took a moment and left a comment.  Your reaction, impressions, criticisms, - yes, even praise -  are all equally welcome.

Ken