The mask I put on will not be broken My smile will stand in front of my quivering lips My bright eyes will stand in front of the tears running down my face My open heart will stand in front of the armor that is covering it I will laugh with others while I cry by myself later I will stand with all of the confidence of a young women should while I fall by myself If these people truly are my friends why must I put on a mask Why can I not tell them things that are painful to me Would they accept me if I told them