Betrayal

Betrayal
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like floods through gates to ocean storms,
rage boils in worlds i forgot were real.
and like bright flames on oily waterfalls,
my burning hate erupts on waters teal.

once more there are lies to keep peace,
and silence to conceal them: deceive.
all was taken from my shunning hands:
gemstones robbed from my own sleeve.

and so far from my world's molten core
i'm helpless to separate friend from foe.
the storms, they will rage, but not far:
for treachery can't see beyond its snow.

no defendant will be present to vouch
for the pain here: down a dripping chin.
i will wallow, and they'll turn their backs
to ally with the enemy: burdened with sin.

no remorse looms over a selfish head.
as laughs are exchanged, i will scream,
hoping that one bastard will hear me:
praying his feathers will molt into steam.

now i leave you to your vices: betray me.
the ones i had trusted slash at my skin
with burning hot laughter at my sickness:
pretending it's jealousy that seals me in.

if i may raise a hand to ask just once
to he, the demon, who rules me still,
beast of hell, why must you haunt me so?
let me retreat now: you've eaten your fill.