I wear a mask

What I show you is a positive attitude and a smile What you don't know is how hard it really is to smile because...

I wear a mask

On the surface there's nothing wrong Deep down I'm drowning myself in tears as...

I wear a mask

What you see is what I show you: Someone that can take a joke Someone who laughs and smiles a lot Someone with no worries Someone that knows how to cope... This is my mask

What I see is very different: A child that's scared and alone A child who's hurting and weak A child thats angry but confused A child that does nothing but cry And has nowhere to hide

But now my mask is old and worn There are gaping cracks running through its delicate, smiling features

My mask broke long ago, I've simply held it together But my arms have grown tired and with them my will I'm too tired to meet your expectations So I've let them fall

I don't care if you see the mess I am There's nothing I can do anymore And there's nothing I want to do either I'd ask for help but....

there's non you can give