The Creatures Behind the Mask

Turn around and see yourself

the mask you wear upon your face

Do you see it as a blessing

or as a complete disgrace?

Those of us who hide

those of us who crawl

see it as a means to an end

weighing nothing at all

Those of us who glorify

those of us who shine

keep up the act

to make themselves appear benign

No matter the secret

no matter the veil

we are dark inside

What is now black was once pale

None come to our aid

not to any avail