A Mask

She wore a mask to my surprise
It’s green and blue within the eyes;
Her face is calm, before it’s red
And bright brown hair upon her head.

She wore a mask to my surprise
It’s black and blue around the eyes;
Her lips will tremble if he comes by
But his eyes are clear, he will not cry.

She wore a mask to my surprise
It’s now so wet upon her eyes;
Her mind is guilty as her fingers shake
Though the guilt’s not hers

It’s his mistake.

She put on makeup to cover her eyes
Dark mascara
But her makeup cries

Even more blush to cover her sorrow
And bright red lipstick
To kiss it tomorrow.

Brandon Bandstra