Inheritance

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My family taught me how to lie,

They said it was to survive. 

But mentors they are not, 

For our house is made of cards. 


At least I have the darkness at my side, 

An echelon of greed and pride. 

I may be drowning, but that's okay, 

There's no problem since I'm alive. 


Grew up in a masquerade, 

My entire life a set and stage. 

Walk the tightrope to earn their love, 

"It's all in the past, my flightless dove."


I am their perfect little doll, 

Dress me up at your beck and call. 

Without the fraud, I'd go insane, 

Watch your step, don't go out of line, 

A family will end without its pretender. 


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