Behind the Mask

 

When I look at my reflection

I can see beneath the mask

within my eyes I can see my soul

and the womanly beauty that lies within

I can see the daughter that I am

and the mother I will become

Underneath my mask I am not bound

I am not forced to conform

I am not measured by their standards

the woman I see inside is beautiful

in her own ways and measures

she has a song in her voice

she has wisdom in her eyes

she has strength in her hands

and she has love in her heart

but she remains hidden behind the mask

someone the world will never see

because she does not fit their mold

on the outside, but inside she is perfect

if only they could see