Masked And Caped Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

No shadow do I hide behind,
That is masked and caped...
To allow my quick escapes.

Upfront and brave,
Sometimes I shake.
With fears hidden...
But still I can not break.

I suppose it would be easier,
To fake intentions...
Like some who mention them,
To then run away.

But something inside of me,
Remains committed...
To admit what I say,
With a leaving it that way.

No shadow do I hide behind,
That is masked and caped...
Like others dishonest,
Discovered later to masquerade.