mask shop

why be depressing

if you can be suppressing

all those needs and urges

to hide yourself from the judges

to hide your soul and your heart

that's just smart, smart, smart

don't show your face

don't show your thoughts

don't show your heart

don't let them know

 Photo: Clem Onojeghuo / Unsplash

in this store are
masks of all kinds
masks for all minds
laughing, crying
angry, smiling
birds and foxes
all in boxes
they are waiting
for you to come in
come on in

take your pick, dear friend
if you want your pain to end
make a choice, little boy
leave or take this nice new toy
choose wisely
or surprise will
get you with your pants off

we have a box
ready for you
just for you
brand new

so
what will you do? what will you say?
will you just leave, or will you stay?