Money Masks

 

I am happy I am brightThey all think I'm all full of lightThey say that I'm oh so luckyto have a life surounded by moneybut they dont see broken familiescaused by my parents need to be wealthyI've seen them as perfect peoplethen reality really hits meAnd I see the war torn fieldIf only scars could truly healmabye I wouldn't be so lonleySuffocating dieing slowly"But your happy" they all say"And what makes you think that way?""Well you smile, and you laugh."And then I smile and put up my mask"Yeah I guess your right, I'm happy!""See you're fine now quit your crying"If only my mask would breakThey'd know my life ain't so greatBut for now I'll smile and laughBecause I know they want the mask

I am happy I am brightThey all think I'm all full of lightThey say that I'm oh so luckyto have a life surounded by moneybut they dont see broken familiescaused by my parents need to be wealthyI've seen them as perfect peoplethen reality really hits meAnd I see the war torn fieldIf only scars could truly healmabye I wouldn't be so lonleySuffocating dieing slowly"But your happy" they all say"And what makes you think that way?""Well you smile, and you laugh."And then I smile and put up my mask"Yeah I guess your right, I'm happy!""See you're fine now quit your crying"If only my mask would breakThey'd know my life ain't so greatBut for now I'll smile and laughBecause I know they want the mask

Poetry Slam: 

Comments

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741