Masquerade (a short writing piece)

Short paragraph I decided to write tonight. Hope you enjoy it.

      We're all born with a mask in our hand and heart. Maybe we don't recognize it, or maybe we don't know it's there, but sooner or later, you find out. It seems so simple and habitual though, to swiftly swipe on that mask, covering your face. The mask may seem so, so very very pretty too. Maybe it's frilly, or covered in laces, or made of leather, or checkered. Maybe, it's just oh, so shiny and beautiful, that you decide you want to keep it. After all, it makes your face and heart look so much better, right? But, after while, maybe, just maybe, you'll notice that the mask, is actually, quite ugly. At least, the idea of it is. People only notice the sparkle and glow of your mask, not your actual face. All the tons and tons of compliments you get, are they really for you, or are they only for the mask? It's like that mask, that beautiful mask you were born with, is taking over you, and your true colors. So, you decide to take the mask off. But, then again, things are easier said, than done. The mask is like your one, horribly bad habit, the kind where, no matter what, you can't get rid of it. Every time a new person comes along, you find yourself whisking on that mask again, unconsciously. It's a part of you now. You can't just let go of your mask, and let it fall to the ground. But you try, you just keep trying and trying and trying. There's nothing else you can do, after all. And maybe, one day, with a lot of effort, you'll finally be able to set your mask down onto that coffee table by your door, and never go back to get it. Maybe. Just maybe.

Inspire by what I see and what i feel defines our lives, practically. We all have masks. But they aren't like the kind Romeo and Juliet wore at a party, or the kind you wear for fun. No, these are invisible masks, ones that hide your real personality instead of your face. But should you really let a huge cover up control your life? Think about it. Truly consider it. Do you want a lie to be YOU?
I thought of that, a while back, one night. Ever since, I've been trying really hard to let my mask drop. So, think about it. I'm not saying that you have to, I'm not saying everyone should. Maybe you are really happy with your mask. And if that is the case, go ahead, I encourage you. Just remember, you should never, ever, have to be someone you don't want to be. 

-With great personal philosophy,
               LaMusicFreak