All that Shines isn't Gold

The Piper

I don't know where to begin,
not knowing if this is the end or the beginning
I'm stuck in a timeless loop
stuck in a limbo
hanging by the threads of your crooked hands
I feel like a puppet,
in your epoch showcase
trapped and explored
being right where you leave me
those sugar coated extols
butterflies fluttering and hopes frolicing
oh my!
you really are a piper
being a mere mice
I danced around to your rhythm
for your love
lingering and lasting as camembert
now I'm bleeding,stuck in your trap
being the fuel for your ego
I lost my flame
lost myself
cried for you
dreamed about you
did I ever intrigue you?
was I just a mere toy
were my feelings ever pondered?
were my words ever read?
I don't blame you
manipulation and stonewalling
I knew exactly who you were
but somewhere in the haze,
hope got the best of me
made a fool out of myself,
but never again
long story short
I survived the lavender haze..