In a world where shadows masquerade as light,
Deceptive smiles paint the faces of the night.
Whispers echo promises that never stand,
Friendship’s facade crumbles like shifting sand.

Beneath the guise of camaraderie and cheer,
Lurks the quiet sting of insincere near.
Trust, a fragile shell, shatters in their hands,
Leaving echoes of betrayal across empty lands.

Yet in the heart, resilience finds its way,
To rise above the falsehoods of the day.
For true friends shine like stars in the dark,
Guiding lost souls with their unwavering spark.

So let the lessons of false bonds be clear,
Seek those whose loyalty is sincere.
In the end, the truth shall light the way,
Dispelling shadows, bringing forth the day.