They say masks are just for masquerade balls;

Feathered, Coloured and Encrusted with Jewels.

But the most common mask in reality is Skin~

Foundation soaked deep into our pores and lips
stained from cheap gin.

Scrubbing & Scrubbing at our reflection;

But we cannot erase our complexion.

Our flaws lie beneath the mask, covered up and
buried in black.

Changing everything about ourselves until it is only the personality we lack~

A symmetrical face, skinny and tall,

Long Raven Hair, Latest clothes, Why does this matter at all?~

© Willows