Blindsided By Foolhardiness

“... betrayal begins with trust.” ~ Phish Nothing is more hurtful than betrayal-- The traits of Cain, Delilah, Judas, Brutus; In their darkest hours they all led astray those they vowed to be loyal to and protect, spawning events that were calamitous. Trust— It appears, there’s none anymore Not here, not now and never ever was; It’s an ancient fable, a myth long tucked away in books in sermons and scriptures in mythology and fairytales, Not a treasure rare and precious, but a mere figment of our imagination; Trust is a portal through which a man can manipulates, lies and betrays, A chimera of the fantasy world like a mirage to the desert dwellers a floating straw to a drowning man a flickering light at the end of a tunnel to a desperate soul. Trust but thyself and to thyself be true, Yet indulge not in thine own conceit, Mistrust no man without just cause Nor be credulous without proof, Stay neither far from reason nor close to folly… Trust is hard to find, But when found, don’t let go! ~05/24/23 ~Contest: Writing Challenge 'B' quote ~Sponsor: constance La France