Porcelain white and rouge
black to cover up the tears
painted on to make her look sane
but underneath is another story...
She Swollows her Emotions
letting them be seen will only bring her down
hide behind the porcelain mask
that gives her security when she knows that the truth
will only cause you pain.
long sleeves can cover the scars
the truth can only hide for so long
solitude makes her lonely
the frustration finds a home inside her
for a brief second she no longer aches.
she is bearing a burden
so heavy that even hell refuses her
eventually the mask will crack
the shirt will tear
and she will be left naked
confronted by fear and hatred
~Brandi S. Weaver 2009