Bonds or Cons

Questions may often arise,
    As to just how far they can reach?
        Where the bonds between two may
            Be tested, before they are able to teach.

Early on, it's seen through our childhood,
    When we endlessly search for that elusive best friend.
        While we playfully mimic our adult mentors,
            Only to eventually see it all as pretend.

Delving deeper, there's a constant barometer,
    Piercing to gauge one's level of loyalty.
        And regardless of commitment or integrity,
            It's easy to think that they confused it with royalty.

What is known about these binding influences,
    Relies heavily upon the truth in between.
        Such that these ties can be strengthened or weakened,
            By what's believed and trusted pristine.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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