Masks

You are overused,

Making people believe you last forever 

Yet time bares close where you refuse

Refuse to bare witness to the deceit 

Something you caused, and can't be undone 

Yet you act as a protector

From those that seek to expose

Those hidden truths not ready to be shared

Allowing people to escape

From reality and secrets that await 

You change place to place

You realize it's too much to take

As you slowly crack and break

Flowing out harsh truths 

Not fighting, but embracing

The trail of destruction you leave behind

Unbothered by the chaos you stir 

You cover more than just a face

You cover identities, emotions of rage and despair

You cover intentions, you cover colors

Colors that truly reveal truth and honesty

You were destined to cover

But that is all you are; a cover

You change nothing, but what others see,

Or choose to see.