Masks

Covering eyes with
shaky hands,
crowds cheer.
Why would anyone want to wear a mask?

People laugh with
pointed fingers,
children cry.
Why would anyone want to wear a mask?

A veil blinds with
dark blood,
lies scream.
Why would anyone wear a mask?

As I sit with
a pen in hand,
I wonder.
why would any anyone want to wear a mask?