The Clown

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The makeup I put on each morning, Is different from the rest. It's the mask of a happy clown Always at it's best. The smile never fades away The happiness never dies, But the face that hides underneath Throws back it's head and cries. "Don't let this clown fade away. Don't let this happiness die. Don't let this hurt or disgrace Show though these hollow eyes. Do not let anyone know The ache that's deep inside. For if this ever were to show I would surely die." So I hide Under the lies Under the smile That deceives even the wise. But once alon Slowly, so slowly The clown frowns Showing the mirror What only I know. I see what I try to forget, The crying eyes, the frowning face. I stand in front of the mirror That shows what none can see. And for this moment I tell the world Of the hidden life inside of me. But now I must go back Under this mask you see. For I will never again show The real, true, side of me.