"The Mask"

Darkness, overwhelming
The fabric of the universe
Tangible, yet not
Visible, yet invisible
A tiny pinpoint of light
Shining in the distance
Growing larger
Smaller
A matter of perspective
First flat
Then multi-faceted
Millions upon millions
Of surfaces

A sea of people
Of no one
A faceless crowd
All unknown
A person
Appearing first one way
Suddenly showing many faces
Many masks and layers of
Protection

We wear the mask
We hide behind it
A veritable wall of invulnerability
Feel the strength renewed
By the barrier between
Feel the distance between
You and I
You cannot, will not
Feel how much is lost
Through this protective barrier
You cannot hear me
Nor can I hear you

Why must you wear the mask?
What makes you think
That it makes you better
Than that which you have become?
What makes you think
That you know more
Than those from beyond
Those that created you
Me, everyone

A faceless crowd
All hiding behind
The Mask