Putting on a Mask...

Everyone wears this mask sometimes. A mask that hides your true feelings to show another.

Sometimes it is because you refuse to be the culprit dampening everyones spirits. You dont wish to be a wet blanket when the setting is one of cheer.

Sometimes it is because you dont want the focus to shift from the group to you. You know that once you start spilling, an evening of merry-making could very well turn sombre as the direction of conversation shift towards a discussion of your problems, and a dissection of your life.

Sometimes you were only hoping for the festivities to lift your moods, even if just for that moment. You’re tired of being bogged down. You need a rest, you need to drop the baggages. You put everything aside and try to enjoy yourself, for that little while before the demons catch up with you once more.

Whatever the reason is, try respect it. Dont pry. When you see it on me, and dont try to remove it either. Everything is just better that way.