We wear the mask that grins and lies,
It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes,—
This debt we pay to human guile;
With torn and bleeding hearts we smile,
And mouth with myriad subtleties.
Why should the world be over-wise,
In counting all our tears and sighs?
Nay, let them only see us, while
We wear the mask.
We smile, but, O great Christ, our cries
To thee from tortured souls arise.
We sing, but oh the clay is vile
Beneath our feet, and long the mile;
But let the world dream otherwise,
We wear the mask!
I'm Glad I Have A Friend Like You
It started as just a hug and grew into a kiss,
A friendship that had blossomed to more th
Whatever happened to us when did we end?
How long ago did I consider you a friend?
<Nothing Like A Fifth Grade Crush
There's nothing like a fifth-grade crush.
When you see that girl it's such a rush.
<I have waited quite a long time to get old,
So I think I should try to enjoy it.
We didn't grow up together.
We didn't start as friends.
When we first got togethe
They put me in the oven to bake.
Me, a deprived and miserable cake.
Feeling the h
Why Did I Break Up With The Guy I Love?
You poison me with your eyes,
Your lips curving, drawing me in.
How can you trust
Friends indeed,
Together we will succeed.
Our dreams will come true,
Fore
I'm resting here quite regally,
The feature of the table.
Surrounded by potatoes
Listen to my heart as it screams your name.
Look into my eyes as you fix the pain.
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