Shadows in Disguise

In the realm of camaraderie, a deceitful guise, Fake friends emerge, like shadows in disguise. They wear masks of smiles, yet hearts are cold, Their loyalty a tale, deceit unfolds. Through laughter and shared tales they weave, A web of falsehood, the trust they thieve. In sunshine, they stand, by your side, But in the storm, they scatter, truth denied. Fair-weather companions, fleeting and hollow, Their bond a mirage, destined to follow. Yet, lessons learned in the art of pretense, Forge strength from the ashes, self-defense. In the garden of friendship, cull the weeds, True bonds endure, while falsehood recedes.