Today’s Writing into the Day podcast will be featuring a poem by a high schooler named Kasi, “The Mask.” Have your pen or pencil out and be ready to write! This particular poem references suicide and self-harm, but is a relevant and important subject to address with young audiences. Please keep this in mind during the podcast. As I read this poem, I want you to think about the masks that you wear. The mask might not be literal, but rather it can be feelings you hide or beliefs you carry with you that you fear no one will understand or support. The mask could be hidden emotions, how you really feel and what you allow yourself to feel. Think about how you hide parts of yourself or think about others you know who do.
