Mask And Mirrors - A Poem By Adam Akers

"Masks and Mirrors" 

Behind the façade of a functioning life,
A storm rages, a war that cuts like a knife.
Overthinking, a maze with no escape,
A mind that dissects each thought, each ache.

In the mirror, a reflection stares,
A stranger's eyes, with shadows that glare.
The weight of emotions, a burden to bear,
A heart that beats, yet feels like stone, with care.

The world outside moves, unaware,
Of the battles fought, the tears that fall like rain.
But in the silence, I scream, I cry,
A voice that's muffled, lost in the haze of my mind.

In this darkness, I search for a light,
A beacon to guide me through the endless night.
A glimmer of hope, a chance to break free,
From the chains of thoughts that bind me.

My surroundings mirror my inner state,
A room once tidy, now cluttered and late.
The weight of my body, heavy as lead,
My mind a whirlwind, my thoughts unsaid.

In relationships, a delicate dance,
A balance between truth and a masked trance.
I yearn for connection, for someone to see,
Beyond the façade, the real me.

Yet, I find strength in the resilience I've gained,
A coping mechanism, a will that's sustained.
Through the turmoil, I navigate with care,
And in the silence, I find a voice that's rare.

But then, a lifeline, a gentle hand,
A presence that guides me through the darkest land.
A voice that whispers, "You're not alone,"
A heart that sees me, beyond the stone.

With her by my side, the weight subsides,
The chains of thoughts that bound me, slowly divide.
In her eyes, a reflection true,
A sense of self, begins to shine through.

Together we navigate, the darkest night,
And in her love, I find a guiding light.
A beacon that shines, a hope that's real,
A reminder that I'm not the thoughts that I feel.

Original Poetry Written By

Adam Akers

Copyright (c) 6.2025

Poetry Published By

Eryn Dunbar