I wore the mask
For a very long time
Hiding behind it,  my armour
To shield me from the world
No one could hurt me
But you
Yes, you
Saw through the mask
The me who was always there
A  strong, confident, intelligent, beautiful woman
But I was afraid, scared, lonely and tired
The mask eventually started to crack away
Pieces falling to the ground slowly, until the mask was gone
Revealing the rawness I felt
I could no longer hide.....
I see you now
After years of self-torture  and endless drama
I now emerge the woman you once saw
I was always there
I no longer need the mask....
As long as I never again, pick up the flask