The World's a Stage

All my life has been an act.
With different friends
I'm playing varied roles.

No two friends will ever find
Comparing common notes,
That they know the same me.

My teachers see another,
And my family, too.
I'm not the same for both.

Even you will find, my friend,
You just don't know me.
Can't tell what I'm thinking of.

You see, I keep myself intact,
Hidden deep inside.
You only see the mask.

If you think I'm good as me,
While playing all my roles,
Watch me as I become you.

Based on "As You Like It" Act II, Scene VII

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