Greed

The sting of betrayal, a wound deep inside, Friends turned to foes, nowhere left to hide. They steal my trust, a precious, fragile thing, Only their own gain, the bitter fruit they bring. "How will I get over on you?" their constant refrain, A selfish ambition, driving them insane. No thought for others, only their own greed, A twisted desire, a poisonous seed. But I will rise above, find strength within, Heal the broken heart, let compassion begin. Forgiveness may come, but trust will remain at a distance A lesson learned, a bitter, painful sting.