In this world, we all wear a mask,
Of smiles and laughter, a pleasant task.
But deep within, beyond the guise,
Lies a truth that often belies.
There's more to us than meets the eye,
The facets we show and those we hide.
The sides we never let others see,
Those that shape who we truly be.
There are pains we shy away from,
Emotions we'd rather not succumb.
The fears that keep us up at night,
And doubts that linger out of sight
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