Liars

The stories they told, I loved to believe,

I listened and longed for the tales that they'd weave.

They took me in and made me feel wanted.

Little did I know, I'd leave feeling haunted.

They told me if I followed them, I'd always belong.

If only I'd known that they were so very wrong.

I was shown how to act, and how to dress.

I had to be perfect if I wanted to impress.

When I did something they liked, they'd spoil me rotten.

But when I refused, I'd be locked up and forgotten.

They listened to me and helped me when I was feeling down.

With all the lies that they've told me, you'd think I would drown.

They protected me, I was always safe and sound.

They wanted to protect their precious secret, so I was kept bound.

They taught me what love is. So I gave all of mine to them, and they gave their's to me.

I gave them all that I had, and they made me a joke. Still I can't seem to leave them, I'll never be free.

The stories they told, I foolishly believed.

I no longer trust people, I'm done being naive.