Real

Somewhere along the way,
It happened.

I forgot.

Small at first,
A forced smile here,
A choked back tear there.

I forgot.

Protective walls built,
Old wounds too quickly remembered.

I forgot.

Cautious answers,
Hesitant questions.

I forgot.

But slowly, I’m remembering,
To lower this adorned mask.

I had forgotten.

The beauty in a cracked smile,
The elegance in the struggle.

I had forgotten.

But I’m remembering.

To be authentic when it’s hard,
And laugh from my soul.

I’m remembering.

To drop the mask,
And be real-
No matter what.

I’m remembering…

 

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