Serenade of Deception

My fantasy tainted with a false sense of reality He robbed my ecstasy with hypnotic mockery Empty praise was his sirens melody He knew. To my loneliness the deceitful remedy His tongue glid too fluid It glossed over my doubts His eyes’ endless smirk As he cunningly planned about His deceptive hymns bent my heart to his will His delectable speech, saccharine Was filled with such toxic thrill He knew. my heart intoxicated each time his voice rang He covered my sight. without using his hands Perhaps I’m just as guilty I wanted his heart confined For his meaningless consolation Was my sanctuary divine I am not blameless, I sought his embrace Desperation had made me a hopeless case Though aware of his ploy My heart, miserably, failed to avoid I played his losing game To try and lock him in my void His sinister voice was to blame As the longing look in his eyes No matter the truth. No matter the lie. Deep down I knew In the tangled web we wove truth and illusion intertwined.