Mask

The mask Is on
To face the day
I must act in this play
To get through the day
In constant peril
My life is this
There has to be more
Than living like this
Rumination sets in
Don't come in
Don't come in

The day is gone
The mask comes off
I'm safe and sound
Free of fear
In my happy place
Am I in the clear?
Not so fast
My mind reminds
I'm still here
Welcome back fear

The heart rate rises
The hands shake
The knees become weak
I can't even speak
Panic sets in
Here we go again