Whisper in the dark Fake words they spark Promises to break Truths they won't partake Shadows on the wall Echoes in the hall Deception in their eyes Masked in a thousand lies False pretenses Twist and bends Trust collapses In the end Dance on puppet strings Silent as they sing Control in their grip Watch the truth slip Beneath the surface Hidden purpose Games they play Every single day Manipulate the scene Silent and unseen Whispers in the dark Leaving their mark