Thursday, 6 May 2021

Masquerades

 


Perhaps we knew us so well

before the world forced us to question

who are we to us?

Every morning with a new masquerade,

Walking with crippled fears and doubts

Assuming it covers the whole face.

 

You see those eyes

Filled with untold fears and tears,

Even more clearly

When that masquerade

Only reveals their eyes.

 

You see it all,

Like through a crystal ball.

Perhaps they know you do,

‘cause you know they do.

Since your own eyes,

When you view the world

Do you think they hide all truth,

Though you too have put on your masquerade? 


 

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