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Created on: July 21, 2009
How can you see how people truly feel,
When they all wear their mask to hide what is real?
The mask of a love that will never be felt,
Makes you bet on a poker hand that hasnt been dealt.
A mask of kindness when they hate inside,
And one of sincerity to hide evil pride.
They wear one of gentleness when they're full of rage,
A book of life and you can't turn the page.
A mask of concern when they couldn't care less.
Judging you harshly when you do your best.
A mask of honesty while they tell you lies ,
And at the truth a part of you dies.
How can you ever learn to trust,
When they cover a cold metal heart of rust?
And you can never see anyone's true face,
With a mask of deception there in its place.
Am I the only one who is real?
Who says what I mean and shows what I feel?
I know its a crazy question to ask,
Cause I won't find the truth while they're wearing their masks.
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