JUST ME, MYSELF AND I (Poetry)

MASK

But I must try my best,
My heart to play the part.
Play content, though I know it won't last.
It hurts, to be true it hurts,
But to endure I know I must.
Despite all I dread a better heart,
To bring me forth from these broken parts.
Don't let them see don't let it show,
It's the only way I'm certain to grow.
It is a pity that's for sure,
But it's the only way I know to lure.

"Remove the mask!" my apologies I cannot,
For within is a monster called THE PAST.
"Let go!" my apologies I cannot,
For the past maketh the present.
I am who I am because of who I have been,
Because of the tears shed no one has seen.
It is not the best I do admit,
But a better me I must submit.

I must win the fight,
To be worthy of might.
"For might is right," I say,
My priorities I lay.
Hide those tears,
Face your fears.
Fight those words,
Sharper than swords.
And the most victorious of awards,
Shall be named yours.

"Fake it till you make it!"
There's no better way to put it.
A new beginning oh how I pray,
Through success my enemies to slay.
Continue growing continue glowing;
Keep it blinding,
Shine brighter darling.
It is your light, make it bright;
For it's quite a sight for all with sight.🥸