Nerezza's Mask

masks...

Every day I put on my mask
It hides me from the world
The people all love it
Telling me I am nice and caring
They come to me for advice and comfort
Laugh at all my jokes and act shocked at my mistakes

When I go home the mask comes off
I become cold as ice, my heart becoming black once more
The pain and lonliness slowly taking over my thoughts
Looking into my mirror I ask myself a single question
How do you like me now?