50. Masquerade

Life is like a masquerade bash,
Everywhere you go only masks flash.
Painted faces,
Smiling braces.
Beautiful exterior,
Suffocated interior.
You dance with someone unknown,
Perhaps deceptive, but who knows?

You think you know each other,
Even though you both didn't even utter.
Sinking souls,
Empty holes.
Mesmerising eyes,
A million lies.
You trust someone you just met
But is he real, can you tell?

No, you can't
Because you don't want to.
Blissful ignorance,
Smothering penance.
Lonely lives,
Pretend ties.
You're afraid,
Just like everyone else.
You're fake,
Just like everyone else.