Behind the mask, I hide my face,
A shield from the world, a quiet place,
Expressions muted, words untold,
A silent story begins to unfold.

Eyes speak volumes, emotions deep,
Through layers of fabric, secrets keep,
A smile concealed, a frown unseen,
In this masked world, what does it mean?

Breaths are shared yet worlds apart,
A mask that guards, a guarded heart,
In crowded spaces, we’re alone,
A distant echo, a muted tone.

But when the mask comes off one day,
Will the silence or words stay?
In a world unmasked, will we find
The truth that lies in hearts and minds?