They promise to be with you,
Cherish you like a fragile egg,
And vow to move heaven and earth for you.
But when the tide turns,
They hurt you
If they see your light surpassing theirs.
They build walls around you,
Trying to cage your bright, beautiful future.
Smiling in your presence,
Yet behind your back,
They roar like lions,
Plotting to destroy what shines.
They may provide meals, pay your bills,
And still, the change comes.
Why are humans like this?
Does it mean trust is lost on this earth?
Sometimes, solitude feels safer
Than the company of a false friend.
No one is perfect,
So trust yourself,
Keep moving forward,
Even when others will cast you aside
Like torn, old clothes.
Play. Laugh. Enjoy life.
But guard your heart—
Never place it fully in another’s hands.
Also Read: Shadows of Poverty, Rays of Hope
