Why Pretend?

As you distance yourself from truth You create a rift between you and God You have to hide your face behind masks To save the false impression you spread, To maintain the fake personality you made You tell a lot of lies to save your face You do a lot of wrong deeds to outdo many around Many a truth you hide to uphold your ego and pride Knowing not the truth that all around you Know the real you under the guise Why pretend rich with an empty wallet Why pretend gentle with vices practiced Why pretend cultured with meanness inside Why pretend powerful before the most powerful Will pretensions help you escape destiny's punishments?