I wish I didn't have to put on a facade every day
The people I see every day - if I could only be myself
And not wear those awful masks
Mask to hide myself
Mask to show you a single facet of a glorious jewel
I fear letting you in
I fear rejection - cold and cruel mistress for all
I fear judgment - condemned to loneliness
I fear being unlike you in front of you
So we pass this time away speaking of only those things
The things that matter little in this life
Things safe and easily traversed
Gentlemen do not speak of religion or politics
And who I am remains despite unpopular view
So I wear my masks for you
I keep them nearby in the box under my desk
To change like the weather
Just so you will visit