Mey's Mind

you may read my rings of time
peel the layers of protection
but I plead
please heed my heart
hiding naked beneath

we all wear masks
to hide the many selves we are
our true face - unknown
still clawing at us

lost in the shadows
your smile does not reach your eyes
I seek & you hide
the love
the fire
even the fury
and even though I persevere
deep down inside
I know it's too late

SHE had prompted the question
which left him at a loss
'it's now or never, love'
but whichever he'd choose
~ checkmate