Sitting alone near a lake
Seeing my pale reflection
My unknown self looks fake
No emotion, no affection

The still water runs deep
So does my wretched feelings
Hidden under a mask, I keep
My soul self, from daily dealings

As I plunge a stone in the water
Ripples of all sizes reach my side
I see my reflection slaughter
By these ripples that glide

Wondering if what I see is true
Beauty in real or a hoax fantasy
My mind swings to and through
Is it really me filled with ecstasy?

Then why people despise my look
Call me ugly, treat me like shyt
As the ripples cleared, I shook
For I looked different with my eyes lit

Taking a handful of lake water
Splashing over my masked face
The ripples grew shorter
Revealing my true self hiding in a case

The reflection shows my reality
But my inner feelings doubt
I am beautiful, but as security
Hidding from stalkers that come about...


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