Behind the Curtain

In the grand theater of life, we play our part

Each soul an actor, with a scripted heart

Curtains rise, and we step into the light

Performing our roles, day and night

Masks we wear, concealing our true face

In this elaborate, endless human race

Lines rehearsed, emotions feigned

In a world where authenticity is often restrained

The spotlight shines, and we take our cue

Lost in the roles we assume and pursue

Yet beneath the surface, a yearning to be

More than the characters the world wants to see

The stage is vast, with scenes ever-changing

A dance of life, constantly rearranging

But in the quiet moments, when the lights dim

We glimpse the truth, beyond the whim

The audience watches, applauding the show

Unaware of the struggles we undergo

For in this theater, we all play a role

Seeking connection, to feel whole

The world is a stage, a grand masquerade

Where dreams are woven, and illusions are made

Yet in the silence, when the curtains fall

We find ourselves, beyond it all

In the end, it's not the applause we seek

But the courage to be genuine, to speak

To shed the masks, and embrace the real

In a world where authenticity is the greatest reveal

Let us dance, and let us sing

In this theater of life, let our true selves spring

For the world is a stage, and we are the cast

But it's the moments of truth that truly last

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