Behind the smiles, the hidden lies,
In shadows where the truth belies.
A friendship faked, a trust misplaced,
In hollow hearts, sincerity erased.

With every laugh, a dagger’s thrust,
Betrayal born from shattered trust.
The mask of friendship, worn so well,
Yet in their actions, deceit does dwell.

Promises made in fleeting light,
Dissolve in darkness, out of sight.
The words they speak, a poison brew,
In sweet disguise, intentions skew.

Yet here I stand, my heart unchained,
From bonds of falsehood, unrestrained.
For in the end, the truth will see,
The strength within, the real me.