The Mask I Wear *2*

( I wear a mask *2*)

Though my problems I can't truly explain.
I constructed these walls to hide my pains
to replace the countless tears I cried.
Now all my tears remain dried.

I WEAR A MASK for each problem I face.
So people never see a hint or trace
of the difficulties and sorrows, I hide.
Those things I keep buried inside.

I wear the mask even though it's not real.
For it is the only way I'm able to deal
with the way, people act towards me.
I just pretend to always be happy.

Sometimes it hurts to get through a day.
If I don't respond then I'm not sure what to say
I struggle with the pains in everything I do.
Please understand I still appreciate you.

Rev. from the original I wear a mask poem
10/26/2017

https://allpoetry.com/poem/11773972-I-Wear-a-Mask-by-Tuniabjc
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Write a poem for contest Sequels - Ms. J
Pick one of your poems and create a sequel. You may view mine, Etched and Etched 2, to get an idea or need clarity. You can also PM me. Openings are few because each entry counts as two that I must read, keep them at a maximum of five 4-line stanzas.

Etched
Etched 2

REQUIREMENTS:

• You must past a link to your original write in your AN
• 4-5 stanzas ~~~~ 4 lines each
• Spell check
• Copy contest spec in your AN, including contest link (VERY IMPORTANT)
• Keep your naughty clean
• Have fun, and remember one thing,,, I love rhyming

***not a requirement, but please check out the writes of your competition © 4 years ago, Bonnie J Hollywood-Cutts