A chosen lie...told the truth
a sharpened knife...cut you loose
lacerations...polluted flesh
bloody words...spoke of death
painted face...hid the pain
empty bottles...kept you sane
face the fact...another's thoughts
reality hits...you were bought
you want love...you paid the cost
yet you cried...when it was lost
judging others...your claim to fame
imperfections...a scolding flame
you'll ash away...like the rest
in life's game...you failed the test
nowhere to run...but your words fought
smoking barrel...and your caught