The Act

No stage 
no spotlight 
not even an audience 

yet she continues 
to play her role 

The mask she wore 
to keep out the world 
has now become her face 
The lines she spoke 
to hide her feelings 
are the only words she knows 
The smile she carved 
on her lips 
has locked the sorrow within 

No curtain 
no bows 
not even any applause 

yet she continues 
she is now the role


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