Beneath the mask, a story lies untold,
A silent whisper in the heart’s deep fold,
Veiled emotions, hidden from the eye,
In shadows cast, the truth does lie.

We wear these masks to shield our soul,
Protecting secrets that make us whole,
In every smile, a guarded pain,
Behind each laugh, a tear does reign.

Layers upon layers, we craft our guise,
Concealing fears, and silent cries,
Yet in the quiet, when we’re alone,
The masks we wear, we then disown.

So gentle hearts, be kind and aware,
For every mask hides burdens we bear,
In understanding, let love be shown,
And through compassion, true selves be known.