She removes the mask that to the world she wears
\nBehind which she hides all her cares
\nFor she fears the judgmental stares
\nShould she be seen as weak
\nAnd falling away are the other faces
\nShe wears in the other places
\nAs she adjusts to fit in the labels spaces
\nFor acceptance is all she does seek<\/p>\n
Mother, worker, boss and Friend
\nShe changes the face to suit each end
\nDifferent ones for each who on her depend
\nSo all will have no fears
\nThat she cannot keep under control
\nAnd fill for them her appointed role
\nBut inside, torn apart is her soul
\nShown when removed is her faces by bubbling tears…<\/p>\n
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