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.