Le Masque

 
Hidden deep behind soulful eyes
beauty emerges but remains unseen
unearthed this buried treasure
l'attrait caché derrière le masque
Words spoken hearts revealed   broken
for is it fear that keeps one cloaked
to remain in the absence of light
to seek comfort, solace, sympathy
in a world of hatred and mistrust
where one can not be hurt
if one is not known
where the past is the past
and love can finally be found
Step out from the shadows of insecurities
and into the light
of hope, trust, and conviction
for there is where life lies