Metamorphosis

Blithely innocent, I danced along a golden pathway,
Loving life and living love,
A smiling heart and sparkling eyes.

Out of the creeping darkness flew
Piercing arrows of accusations
Tipped with the deadly poison of untruth.

Now scarred deep within my aching soul,
Warily I guard my uncertain steps;
Bridling trust and harboring bitter thoughts and doubt.

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