Duplicity

Sad angel with a face of tears

I extend my hand, you shake in fear

From the world so cruel I swore to save

And give you the joy you always crave

Yet it was I who tore your wings and dress

It was I who made you feel like less

I'm the monster I tried to fight away

I face that truth, it's here to stay.

I can't defend against the wrong I've done

I've hurt you, I can't undo the stun

And pain that's deep within your heart

I've torn the joy and glee apart

Like tattered shreds of art once whole

Once the damage is done nothing feels full

Broken fragments of colored glass

Once a mosaic crush underfoot as I pass

Destruction follows me in my wake

I am the hand behind the stake

Be wary of me my greatest love

I am a monster convinced it's a dove

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