Mask
As I gaze upon my reflection,
I don't want to see the truth.
I have conformed into thinking,
That I need to change what I see.
Every day is a clean slate,
But I can't just keep it clean.
I always feel so numb,
Numb where I have to wear a mask.
A foundation that covers my flaws,
A liner that enhances my perfections,
A stick that can make the irrelevant things shine,
Every day is a clean slate,
But I can't just keep it clean.
I wear a mask on my face,
Because I feel I have to.
I wear a mask on my face,
Because I feel that's the way to be noticed.
I wear a mask on my face,
Because that's the only time I receive compliments.
I wear a mask on my face,
Because a clean slate isn't good enough.
(Written on 4/12/18)
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Submitted by sandiestripes on April 29, 2021
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | xxxaBC xxxaxBC DxDxDxDx x |
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 695 |
Words | 147 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 6, 7, 8, 1 |
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