Counterfeit Rimas Dissolutas

The true color of red flags is rust, 
where they utter love it lies beneath; 
Faded, repainted, and insincere 
still there hoping you fail to see it; 

 Left in disgust over lack of trust  
false words atrophy with broken teeth;
Vet those you allow into your sphere 
aim the first punch for the hardest hit;

Accept what you know when it is clear,
fool’s gold will always be counterfeit.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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