
You thought there was just one of you
The version that was authentic and true
To your soul, reflecting your values core..
How come you did not realize before
That you have two faces, two sides
The tongue-in-cheek, irreverent one, that’s hidden inside
And the other- the public one coated with a veneer
Of propriety and grace, the one that always appears
In social interactions, the one that presents a sanitized view
Of your behavior, the one that does not ring true..
The true face of you stays under wraps
To be revealed in exceptional circumstances perhaps…
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Your true face showcases your nonconformist aspect
Makes people uncomfortable as they reflect
On their true and coated selves, because most of us seem to
Carry versions of ourselves at least two
A necessary evil this seems to be
To maintain social order and harmony
Yet all of us crave that safe place where we can be
Our authentic selves, without fear, unapologetically
Don’t they get tired of keeping up the façade?
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