Masquerade

I see the crack in that tranquil face

I sense the darkness invading our space

Forlorn love is set for its final test

And failure is what it will achieve at best

The fading colours of the fall

Turning auburn with no shade of anything I recall

The hue spreads with your increasing disbelief

Burning faith’s tint is now on the fallen leaf

Blinded by the glittery mask of flirt

I fell into your arms like your desert

But you played with my feelings like a broken doll

If only had I sensed the devil you were behind that wall

I am holding on to the illusion of the love masquerade

For reality is grave and I would do all I can to evade

I know it all just slipped away

But letting go is so much more than I can say

I see the darkness now seeping out of you

Your poker face turning all my nightmares true

‘Cause hidden is a hungry sadistic smile

Singing in silence - this one is down another will be mine!

-Vaisakhi Mishra