As I wander in after a long day, I begin to undress for the night.

I take off my hat that says “confidence,”

and I take off my belt that says “pride.”

I take off the mask that say “funny and happy,”

and I take off the dress that says “always smile.”

I take off the scarf that says “got it all together,”

and I take off the shoes that say “you’ll never walk a mile.”

And as I wander, I wonder if I’d feel a little better in this weather,

if my clothes weren’t quite so heavy all the time.