trick or treat

and the clowns
don't understand.
a face is put on,
happiness is faked,
but where is the passion?
flowers from a sleeve,
aren't even real;
yet a card is played,
and everything changes.
i'm only a fool for you -
a mask is never worn
and expressed daily.
but i'm just a joke,
i make everyone laugh;
fears live through me,
painted smiles scare.