I apologize for the imposition

But may I ask for a bit of help?

You see, my mask keeps slipping off.

And no matter how hard I tie it in place,

I can't tie it tight enough,

So it always comes loose.

It keeps letting my tears,

And my fears,

And my doubts

Fall out.

 

I'd like to see if you can get it

If you can tie it tight

Then nothing can escape.

No, don't take it off!

It needs to stay in place,

So it can cover up my face.

If you leave it loose like that,

It will break and hit the floor

And then no one will even see me

Anymore.