the smiling face
the tender glance
the gentle eyes
portrayed on the mask-
how easy to place it
and hide what's behind
not wanting the world
to see what's inside.
the forsaken thoughts
the tired emotions
the lost memories of love
care and devotion-
all mixed within
the paint that shows
for once set in..
no changes will it know.
yet...how lightly we wear them
how they carry with ease
the painted-on emotions..
showing for all...
.............................trying to please.
~Candyce~
