back behind shadows
alone in the dark
a wicked woman’s redemption
a gratuitous man’s depart
trapped in their reasons
lost to their friends
no room for sympathy
no time for amends
some make their assumptions
their accusations fly
two birds of a feather
living a reocurring lie
caught between lifestyles
to each of their own
laughing through guilt
hoping with song
love’s unforgivings
hate’s cold remarks
in fear pushed together
with ignorance pulled apart