Take that mask off;
let me see the real you.
The you who can grin at the grimmest world
And end every day with compassion unfurled.

Take that mask off;
let me see the real you.
The you who quivers as they feel others’ pain
and would stay to help in the pouring rain.

Take that mask off;
let me see the real you.
The you who’s not afraid to let their fears be known
and, in sharing them, find a way to grow.

Take that mask off;
let me see the real you.
The you that knows when you’re abused
and refuses to remain naively confused.

Take that mask off;
let me see the real you.
The you that I came to love
and the one I know you can learn to love too.