The Masquerade of Survival

Written on: January 2024

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World of faces, a masquerade unfolds,

Masks donned for survival, stories left untold.

A dance of personas, a delicate ballet,

For fitting into society's mold, one must sway.

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The first mask, a smile so bright,

Worn to conceal the shadows, the internal fight.

Grand ballroom of societal decree,

A performance begins, yet it's not truly me.

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The second mask, a stoic facade,

Hiding vulnerabilities beneath a crafted facade.

Emotions entwined, a tapestry concealed,

Quest for acceptance, authenticity repealed.

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A third mask emerges, a charm so refined,

Adorned to allure, to captivate the mind.

Yet behind the enchantment, a soul does yearn,

To break free from the roles, from the masks worn.

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The fourth mask, a mask of intellect,

A shield against judgment, a safeguard to protect.

Pursuit of knowledge, a labyrinth explored,

Yet the self remains hidden, the core ignored.

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Layers upon layers, the masks persist,

Each stitched with societal expectations, a twist.

But in the quiet chambers of self-discovery,

A whisper emerges, a call for authenticity.