Alone

Venom from the snakes mouth

Poisoning the ears of the innocent

Sting of the scorpions tail

Crimson red spills out.

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Parchment drenched in sweat and tears

The crying out of an aching soul

Your lies and deception

Sown down deep

Under the flesh

Above the spirit

Making waves that will flood for sure

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You told me there was nothing to worry about

You told me I was safe

But as someone wise once said

You can lead a horse to water

And make it drink

But you can't lead a human to knowledge

And make it think.