A Mask of Comfort

Your touch is a release for me.
While everything is falling apart,
I can forget my endless torture.
Maybe I didn't mean for this to be.
Somehow as I'm shattering inside,
It's easier to ignore than realize.
My mind is turning against me.
Shadows of doubt begin to seed,
But in your arms, I can forget.
No one can tell I smile differently.
My tears are shed, gone unnoticed,
Can you see that you're my mask?
When I'm hidden, I'm finally free.
Shattered remnants of myself,
Gone unseen when I'm with you.
You help me, so no one can see.
I'm falling apart at the seems,
But I'm hiding it well, with you.
Even by your side, I'm so lonely.
Hiding my pain from you and I,
Hoping that I won't remember.
Freedom is just a distant memory.
I can't bring myself to tell the truth,
I can't bring myself to lie.
In your arms, I wish you could see.
I'm hiding my tears in your kisses,
I'm holding myself with your hugs.