All Nonfiction
- Bullying
- Books
- Academic
- Author Interviews
- Celebrity interviews
- College Articles
- College Essays
- Educator of the Year
- Heroes
- Interviews
- Memoir
- Personal Experience
- Sports
- Travel & Culture
All Opinions
- Bullying
- Current Events / Politics
- Discrimination
- Drugs / Alcohol / Smoking
- Entertainment / Celebrities
- Environment
- Love / Relationships
- Movies / Music / TV
- Pop Culture / Trends
- School / College
- Social Issues / Civics
- Spirituality / Religion
- Sports / Hobbies
All Hot Topics
- Bullying
- Community Service
- Environment
- Health
- Letters to the Editor
- Pride & Prejudice
- What Matters
- Back
Summer Guide
- Program Links
- Program Reviews
- Back
College Guide
- College Links
- College Reviews
- College Essays
- College Articles
- Back
Masks
September 30, 2018
I wipe away my tears,
In hopes they aren’t seen by my peers.
I fake a smile,
So people will believe I’m worth while.
I can’t help but hide,
I don’t want them to know all that I’ve cried.
© Becca W., Greenbrae, CA
Similar Articles
Previous Next
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
This article has 2 comments.
takitapollock2003 BRONZE said...
on May. 15 2019 at 7:57 pm
Congrats blondie 👱♀️ I’m proud of you.
Thelonelygirl SILVER said...
on Nov. 1 2018 at 2:47 pm
Hi EvaK, I totally understand how you feel! In seventh grade I was diagnosed with depression and I never let anyone see my feelings. It took me three years to finally admit that I wasn't okay! I remember thinking no one will like me if they found out I was depressed, but then I started thinking friends aren't really friends unless they stick by you through the tough times too. I lost a couple of friends when they found out I wasn't okay but I made new ones along the way too. This is a short amazing poem that really shows the feeling! I pray that one day you feel like you won't have to hide your feelings anymore! <3
I prefer to hide how I feel. I’m afraid people won’t look at me the same if they saw me without my mask. I don’t like secrets but everyone has them.