Behind the mask

Behind the mask of a fun-loving clown,
And a fake smile on his face,
Lies a dark and menacing frown,
Thinking will he ever go to college again.

Behind the mask of a friendly caterer,
Serving food to strangers all around,
Lies a gloomy daughter
Wishing her parents were around.

Behind the mask of a towering stilt-walker
Keeping his balance and waving again
Lies the old fellow from the corner
Tired and restrained

Behind the mask of that show-stopping carny
With tricks and illusions up her sleeve
Lies a mother, gentle and selfless,
With children at home to feed

Everyone has a story, everyone has a task
To reveal the truth, look behind the mask.