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Chaff and the Vagabond

Loyalty brings even the fortified few to falter somnambulantly in succession As if tranced to commit, their convictions are true yet skewed The blind emotional outburst of bigotry and cynicism conveyed Is but a microcosm of what pain these individuals likely feel Something of an atrocity to be used and told when to kneel Although the accused has seen duress they gladly contride the thoughts of madness itself I feel that you deny me reproof yet I will not pity that which cannot choose As sad as it seems to me I see I've held on to honesty gleaning Were supposedly a friend you said having talks breaking bread But now that I see that your truth is my lie I know time will determine the test that was cheated The sad part I'll say and to my dismay is that there wasn't discussion, just conceded Hope it's enjoyed, misconception eroded have the seat that keeps you yearning and teeted....

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