The Mask

poem by Kendra W. (teen)

 

I showed you the scars,

the scars that can’t be explained,

you notice the pain on your own.

Everyday I put a fake smile on my face

to hide the pain and scars,

but you saw right through

the Mask.

 


14-year-old Kendra is a regular at the Teen Writing Workshops at Central Library.

To learn more about writing workshops at the library, see our events calendar:  http://cityofpasadena.net/library/teens/events_and_programs/

For resources on creative writing, visit http://cityofpasadena.libguides.com/teenwriter

Disclaimer:  Line breaks were added by Jane the librarian, but the piece is an original work by the teen.