Jester Stories

Like a foolI was taken in by your tendernessbelieving your sweet wordsof unforgiving liesThis jester's outfitI now wear in shamebelittled by your charmsbeaten by your evil mindTears spread like oceanswaves of emotionscrashing inside my bodymaking me think bad thingsYour words of hatredspread invisible marksupon this demonic skinI wearShaming meof the man I see in the mirrorspreading my black wingscreating a Dark Angel of...

Why is it the jester smiles?Has he been known to cry?What lies behind that smile?What is that darkness behind his eyes?Does he not tire of his jokes?Are his legs sore from dancing?Did he ever lose his voiceFrom those songs that he's singing?Why do they call him a fool?Why must they snicker behind his back?Why must he stand there and listenUnder scrutiny and attack?I see your grin is getting long.Your jokes have no punch.T...