Ficlets

The Masks

Several of us wear masks.
We go around pretending.
Some are easy to recognize.
While others are never seen.

What would it be to have them removed?
To see everyone for what they really are?
The sun wouldn’t shine so brightly,
But it would save lives.

However this never happens,
We all always remain covered
Afraid to express ourselves fully
Afraid of what might be seen

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