Masquerade

Some people wear masks
to hide a spot on their face
that they are ashamed of.

Some others want to cover 
the traces of tears and
lines of loneliness they feel.

Others wear it to forget
the shadows of their past and
cover their weak reflections.

Some just want to play fancy.
To show others what they've got and
to pretend as someone else.

While others purposefully wear it
to fool other people
of their own wicked and
selfish intentions.

I guess,
there are better reasons to wear masks.
It can be worn to show the other side of you-
creative, colorful and
fun to be with.

To protect your own image
for mere reasons of protection,
for goodness sake.

So beware...
Before you put your mask on,
examine your reflection
on the mirror.

Look inside your heart and
ask yourself
what your intentions are-
confront the negative reasons.

When you kiss the night adieu,
when the life-party is over and
you take your mask off,
You're still you...