Betrayal left me feeling furious,
because you had me fooled right from the start.
I learned too late your lips were venomous.
My thoughts on love were somewhat nebulous;
I can't believe I offered you my heart.
Betrayal left me feeling furious.
At first, I loved that you were generous,
with cryptic smiles that rivaled works of art.
I learned too late your lips were venomous.
Too soon, I saw your claims were tenuous,
believed, in truth, because I wasn't smart.
Betrayal left me feeling furious.
In time, just staying sane was strenuous,
my temper always flying off the chart.
I learned too late your lips were venomous.
In retrospect, I know you're devious;
it's obvious you're Satan's counterpart.
Betrayal left me feeling furious;
I learned too late your lips were venomous.
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Form: villanelle
Prompt #4
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