The Conmans Maiden

________________________________________ I knew when you came here The truth would reveal A thousand misgivings, a million appeals Your words a disguise now For actions concealed And I left to wonder Are you false? Are you real? Your warmth and conviction When telling your lies Shanghaied my logic Bedazzled my eyes A dozen maneuvers Outsmarted my questions A game long since honed Via force and deception. I could not be strong When under your spell I knew what the truth was But I wouldn't tell. And as you continue Your seductive denial I can’t help but wonder At your own heart beguiled Into a dream Of no longer knowing Which is reality and where is the scheme But I cannot judge you Nor seek to condemn For I was held captive By more than you knew. What drew me and kept me Was more than a con But a hope for your truth To finally shine through. You are for the most part A man in disguise Yearning to impress Fearing reprise The light is within you And its you who's not free You can’t let me love you You're unable to see There’s nothing to fear here It’s real I’m me.