Sameuel Mattson. 12 The Mask I Wear
This mask I’ve worn for many years has been designed by years of hardships, pain, and going through what seem to be the darkest pits of Hell. Every jagged edge of life, used to shape the porcelain that is the mask I wear.
But rather than dwelling on those dark times, I take what they’ve taught me To use it whilst continuing to fight on. It isn’t what happened that defines me, rather how I’ve used what I’ve learned to make me stronger. I’ve strived towards making myself a better stronger man than my biological father.
Society expects a man to be an anchor for the people he’s closest to. He doesn’t show or talk about his emoThe man I call my dad taught me that a tions; man can show emotion, while still being He must be strong for those he loves. strong for his family. He puts the needs of his loved ones before That a man can let people in and dehis own; velop new friendships or bonds, while Even if it means that he gets hurt in the protecting the people he loves. end. He’s shown me that a man can also let He protects the ones he loves at all costs; someone else be his anchor, while being Even if it kills him. the anchor for his family. Furthermore, He doesn’t let strangers get And finally, he’s shown me that a fatoo close: ther’s love can be shown to anyone. for he must protect his own. And I hope that I’m at least half the Some of the things I’ve been through in man, life that my Dad have given me scars; in all but blood, physically, Didn’t have to be. mentally, Izabel Rivers. 11 and emotionally.
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