Mask

Hiding my hurt, hiding my pain,
Hiding my tears that are falling like rain.
Saying I'm fine, when I'm not,
The pain in my heart is your blot.

My skin is on fire, I’m burning from within,
The calm on my face is an ongoing sin.
If you want, I'll built up a wall,
I afraid my fragile lie will collapse and fall.

Loneliness consumed me, it’s eating my years,
Swallowed my life by unending fears.
Waiting for you to see I’ve wore a mask,
Care enough to remove it, is it too much to ask?