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Fine Art created by: Kimmie Joy Zeltzer

"The Mask" also known as " You Behind the Mask" and " Yossef"

B”H

Written : 1/23/2002

The Mask

Lyrics for a song!

I wanna be able to be the real me

I want to be honest

And just be

I don’t wanna pretend and play any more games

I wanna find someone that will want to do the same

Chorus:

No more pretending

No more lies , No more masks, or alibis

Is this possible to be honest and free?

Can someone achieve this state of reality?

Verse Two:

Just because the outside looks good (did)

And things appear to be alright

You won’t know the truth about me

until you look past your site!

This might be hard for some to do

A challenge, or even a task

But I know this is the only thing

That will tear down my mask!

Chorus:

No more pretending

No more lies

No more masks

or

Alibis

Is it possible to be honest and free

Can I go through life and finally show the real me?

Verse Three:

I am hoping their is another

Someone else just like me

I am looking for that one

who is not afraid to be

That soul that is willing to look inward

be honest and free

That one special person

to be present and be with me

and

Hashem

Chorus

No more pretending

No more lies

No more silly masks or alibis

I want to see the truth

I am ready just to be

I want to share my life with another

Who is also ready to be free!

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About the Author

B"H Hadassah Chavivah Zeltzer a multi-disciplinary artist and writer. She has been published locally on JewishBoston.com Zeltzer has authored several articles for this publication, including "Together for Mental Health" and "Sharing My Story, Hoping for Change". Refuat Hanefesh: She is also an author for this organization dedicated to creating a Jewish community that is more aware and empathetic toward mental health. Artist Spotlight: The organization Open Door Arts spotlighted Zeltzer, highlighting her work in fine art, graphic art, and film. Award-winning short film: Zeltzer has written and directed the award-winning short film "A Reynah in Exile," which is showcased on her website Tzedeck.com.

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