Betrayal

In shadows cast by promises, they stood, A pact of hearts, in solidarity, they would. With whispered vows, they faced the black, Together they'd journey, never looking back. Through trials and tribulations, they did endure, Their friendship, a beacon, unwavering and pure. Yet, as the candle of trust began to fade, The distance between them, like a barricade. Conversations turned scarce, the silence loud, Doubt and suspicion, like a dark, foreboding cloud. Their worst fears creeping, a somber night, As they watched their once-close bond take flight. They saw their backs, retreating in despair, A cruel twist of fate, a pain too much to bear. For some, the face that lurked behind the knife, Was a friend turned foe, causing endless strife