How do I take off a mask 
when it stops being a mask, 
when it's as much a part of me as I am? 

We keep fighting.

Like the world we unmasked, 
we will find our true selves again.

Maybe after wiping away the thick, 
grimy film of Facebook friend requests 
and Vine stars we can all see the light of day.

I know we haven't talked in a while.

Maybe you only trust me about as much as I trust you 
right now, 
but I'm gonna ask you to have hope for me anyway.

Just, please, have hope.