Second Face

I step outside, the air feels fake
Sky too blue, like its been repainted
Their greetings come, but they feel rehearsed
Like lines delivered in reverse

The streets the same, but the weight is new
Like the world slipped left, and I missed the cue
Where did normal go? Was it always this way
I blink, and swear the scene just changed

Cant shake the sense Im out of place
All these smiles but not one face
Moves when I do, breathes like me
Their words feel off, like lines on repeat

Tried to blend in, I play along
But this loop feels way too long
Is it them or is it me
That grew this second face I see

Mirror says Im holding up
But I dont buy a word it shows
Smile looks the way it should
But it dont reach where no one goes
Swear I caught my eyes blink wrong
Like someone else had slipped inside
I laugh at jokes, I nod along
But I feel it watching from behind

I blink slow, see someone else there
Breathe heavy air, just behind the glare

No one blinks, no one sees
They talk loud while I scream
Another day, same machine
But somethings off inside of me
I cant fake, cant keep pace
Feels like Im wearing a second face