june writing challenge day 13

villanelle for living well

no longer should you wear the mask.

the face below has a story it will tell,

all you have to do is ask.

you are blessed to carry otherness in a flask

and be known by others just from the smell;

no longer should you wear the mask.

a vintage wine will age in any cask;

if you should want to rebuild your shell

all you have to do is ask.

the porcelain will break quite fast

and the skin within shall wither and quell.

no longer should you wear the mask.

loudly whispering is a needless task.

your loved ones will help you yell,

all you have to do is ask.

life will grow within the cracks,

and if you want my wisdom on how to live well;

no longer should you wear the mask.

all you have to do is ask.