Lies

He chose to believe his lies
to pretend it was all clear
that if he just tried
happiness was near

But alas he found the truth
as it stabbed him in the back
that he had been duped

time to return from whence he came
to a truth filled with misery
to a life just the same
promising mediocrity

Lies are nice while they last
but eventually subside
just like the sun
to reveal overcast

He swears its the last time
he would believe the lies
but the devil soon whispers
thats the lie of lies

Captive he is
to pursue the fleeting
irresistible it seems
until he's bleeding