A mask
Decorated over the years
Jewels and mirrors
Sequins and sparkles
My mask has become
An elaborate design
My mask has been
my loyal friend
Hiding
The bruises and scars
Hiding the truth of my life
Now look at that girl over there
The net is thick below her
She could never fall
She could never get burned
If only I could be her
Stop and consider
People are blind
They see
They do not know
Kate Christensen
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Meghan O'Toole