Paper Face

Am I happy?
Am I really happy?
Why should I hide?
Why should I pretend?

Do I hide myself?
Do I act myself?

I am a good actor
I hide my true self
Behind this paper face

Many were fooled
By this paper face
No one knew
Who I am
They see me
As a happy
And cheerful person

But deep inside
It's not as beautiful
As the shell

I hid my true nature
Behind this paper face

Because of this paper face
I don't even know
Who I really am

Now and then
I look
I search
To find
Me

Izyan Syazwani Mohamad
8th August 2002