The Mask She Wears

The pain is so deep, it cuts like a jagged knife.
But to her pain there comes no relief.
She was hurt, beaten and battered....
His love was all that really mattered.

For once in her life she felt loved and beautiful,
But that didn't last long and all that remains is hurtful.
She vowed no one else would ever hurt her again, infinitely,
So she built a wall around herself, and took on a new identity.

A mask she wears to hide her face
She will no more feel she's a disgrace
Her hurt is hers, and hers alone
It cuts her to the very bone

She always helps another in need,
Although she is cut open, left to bleed.
She nurtures all whom she meets,
Always cheerful, and smiles as she greets.

But she hurts in ways she cannot explain,
When alone hangs her head in shame.
Her heart is shattered once again,
But he still wants to be her friend.

A mask she wears to hide her face
She will no more feel she's a disgrace
Her hurt is hers, and hers alone
It cuts her to the very bone

All she has left is her heart and soul,
So freely her worth from there does flow.
She will continue to help all in need,
Her heart is not one filled with greed.

She will give and give until she can give no more,
For if she stops, her life will end, she will be over.
Her heart now closed to romantic love,
Only room for the one mentioned above.

A mask she wears to hide her face
She will no more feel she's a disgrace
Her hurt is hers, and hers alone
It cuts her to the very bone

By Mary E.S.



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