The world revolves around secrets and lies;
Half truths and full lies underscore the theme.
Gullible souls turn guileless blind eyes,
Evil and “misguidance” from truth flies;
Prey on the innocent and uninitiated green.
Pure intentioned, the preyed novice tries
The “Power of One” their motto’d phrase.
But soon discovers the unpleasant surprise:
Absolute power corrupts in absolute ways
They look to those who are older and wise,
Not knowing the essential part they play.
But eventually their passion for truth dies;
Lost to the seductive, power-hungry craze.
Discomfort follows the nakedness of truth.
It reveals, “unpeels” the secret rotten core.
Children taught not to lie as tender youth
Yet when older, secrets and lies open the door.
Failure to deviate now seems uncouth;
We forget when we valued what was pure.
We sell our integrity at the character booth
And victimize new initiates once more.
This evil circle renewed, next generation’s chore
Perpetually perpetrated to “even the score”……
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I have lived with secrets and lies for two years now as I watch drug dealers ruin my son and live with the consequences as these evil people seduce him into believing that drugs will solve his problems. But secrets and lies permeate our society as a whole. I am sure you can relate to this on some level.
Fantasies of a Forlorn Fairy 
I see the point you are making, the gullible will always be vulnerable, the ones seeking some hope try anything even if it destroys their lives and everyone around them. Your journey is a hard one, ut your resolve and determination will see you win through eventually. Hang in there.
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