In shadows cast by love,
There lied a deceitful flame,
A partner walked away for good
for another’s love and name
My plan took began just after
Concealed in subtle art.
A darkened plan hatched with anger
To make it fall apart
They thought they were victorious,
Triumphant in their stride,
Yet I played them for the fool they were
A confidence belied.
With moves hidden with spite,
Their weakness was revealed
A chessboard set for one last time
My Check Mate is soon sealed
With every step they took,
They felt so strong and bold,
Secrets whispered in the wind,
A story left untold.
They never saw the snare,
their pride it was deceived,
Unaware, my trap was already set
A plan that is now revealed
The years rolled by,
Yet the truth remained unseen,
A masquerade of their own fate,
Whilst I danced on so serene,
Oh, sweet revenge. I raise a glass.
As they sipped on bitter wine,
Realising that the roles they played,
My arrow now entwined
They thought they held the crown,
but they were so misled
They thought I lined no empty
But I was plotting in my bed
So, let them bask in pride’s illusive glare,
Whilst I play the puppeteer.
They never realised that in all this time
I played you year by year
