I wonder what people think when they see me walk by.

Do they see all the pain I try so desperately to hide?

What would happen if I told you how I feel?

Would you help me realize that it’s all just not real?

If someone would help by going that extra mile,

then maybe I could find another reason to smile.

Perhaps I’d finally be able to take off this mask,

all I need is for you to come up and ask.


-m.j.