The Mask

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There was magic in your word

In every syllable I found love

Deeper I fell with everything you said

Light shone on me from above

Your sound entranced me

I didn’t hear my gut’s plea

Your presence was bliss

I found solace in your kiss

What was it that made me blind?

Was it your charm that formed your mask?

Or the smile that could hide any malice?

I don’t know the why or what?

It came out of the blue

The pain of reality

Time scattered your mask  into pieces

Along with shards of my heart

I wish I were smarter

I wish I could see the face

Hidden behind the mask

Now only the scar remains

The longing for forever

Grips at my heart

Sadness bellows in darkness

I fall into despair

Never will I believe in your charm

I do not wish to even hear your name 

You stole the innocence of my heart

It has sworn to protect me from harm

I fear every face under the sun

I fear every sudden turn

That might hide another urn

seeking the ashes of my dreams