Mislead

They peer around rundown street corners,

Luring you into the darkness

With a honey smile, all sweet

And speaking of sacred things

Never does it show the filth underneath

They banter back and forth,

Sharing the most intimate of stories

The sound of joyful laughter,

Acting as an impeccable cover

Never is the festering malice heard

They shine on the stage,

Glimmering like polished diamonds

They shine with such radiance,

Exuding sheer brilliance

Never do the fans see the ugliness within

Everyday, in different shapes and forms,

Ill intentions exist in seemingly simple ways

An innocent smile, a harmless notion, a casual suggestion,

Is all it takes

Never do we see the deception coming