I've been down the road of deception,

where lies are a way of life.

The darkness seduces and entices

but always cuts like a knife.

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That road is crooked and leads nowhere

and most always results in pain.

The lies pile up, the stories get twisted

to the point where you cannot explain.

***

For to go there is only to fool yourself

again and again and again.

Eventually you find only loneliness

as you find yourself less than a man.

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Yes, I was there, and living it up

'cause it felt really good at the time.

But sooner or later the piper we'll pay

and leave us without a thin dime.

***

Then one day as I tried to remember

the reasons for all the deceit,

I began to have talks with two angels

whose outlook was certainly sweet.

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Were these kind women really angels,

or priests who were leading their flock?

For they soon became my confessors

and of my life they made me take stock.

***

Their friendship was purely platonic

and helpful in so many ways.

They seemed to be able to read through me

and peel back a layer each day.

***

They got me to open up slowly

and tell them my every fear.

And then one day I let it all out

and explained what they needed to hear.

***

These two angels listened with patience

as I opened my soul to their ears.

They gave me peace as they listened

and comforted me through my tears.

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I thank God for sending them to me,

these angels who made me feel whole.

For their wisdom, their kindness and friendship

have closed up that hole in my soul.

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Now we talk daily, I and my angels

and it is clear with each passing day

that I love them dearly, as sisters, as family

and in their hands I want to stay.