From our cots a new,

To our graves of old

Our world has created our masks to hold

Cradled deep within our hearts we hide

Our truer selves to cry beside.

But if my heart was to discard my mask

Would I finally be seen at last

Crumbled bones lying weak before me

With skin so torn it couldn’t hold them

I wish my mask would finally be free

To show my heart beneath thee.

We grow and grow till our limbs are stretched

Reading from our ancient texts

Learning from our schoolers past

We’re told to hide behind our masks

But if my heart was to discard my mask

Would I finally be seen at last

Crumbled bones lying weak before me

With skin so torn it couldn’t hold them

I wish my mask would finally be free

To show my heart beneath thee.

My smile shall fade with gleeful eyes

Time is fleeting, watch as it flies

Wrinkles form as I must age

My mask still telling the me inside

With each new day another burden to bare

I wonder if that’s why everyone stares

But if my heart was to discard my mask

Would I finally be seen at last

Crumbled bones lying weak before me

With skin so torn it couldn’t hold them

I wish my mask would finally be free

To show my heart beneath thee.

Now see me fully before you now

A grave now laying in the ground

My mask is withered

My mask is weak

But now it’s beside my naked face

Would you dare to take a peak?