H.S. Poetry Part 10, Varied Themes Cont. (Different, Masks, A Day in the Life of...)

Different

People don’t accept me
They just don’t understand
Just because I’m different
I can’t stay in this land

They banish me to exile
I wander day by day
I stand beside the ocean
And feel the sun’s strong rays

The people are so saddened
They truly wish me back
And so I return to meet them
To find out what I lack

It’s true, we may be different. But we’re also just the same
We follow the call of destiny. We follow a holy name.





Masks

I cover my shame
I cover my fury
I shield myself
With a mask of bliss
Ignorance’s happiness
Is so much better
Than pain
Or grief
Or hatred
I don’t want to love
I don’t need to hate
But, in the end, I find
That emotions are my strength
But, taking my masque off
Is a perilous task
If I rip off my self
Will I find a new face?
I don’t really know…
But…
I don’t need this leer
Upon my brow
A jester’s smile
A demon’s grin
I don’t want it
I want a new face
I want a true face.
I want my face back.

12/16/03




A Day in the Life of...

Pain from within,
Comes from my sins.
Always afraid,
That I might fade.
Weakened am I,
Bidding goodbye.
Hoping to leave,
Sensing reprieve.
Happiness blooms,
Killing the doom.
Flying away,
So ends a day...