Maya

MAYA

I knew all the time that your offer was phony

but I went along just for laughs

I knew all along that you planned to kill me

but I played along because it was warm

I played along because it tasted sweet

I played along because it reminded me 

of someplace else.

I knew all the time that it was an illusion

but I went along because I liked the smell of it

I played along because I liked the taste of it

I played along because I liked the way it felt

especially under water.

Even tho I knew it was an illusion

Even tho I knew it was a dream

I liked the way it moved

I liked the sounds it made

I liked the way it all fit together

I like the way it pulsated at my touch

I liked the way it gave off light

especially after dark.

Even tho I knew it was an illusion

I loved it all

Loved every apparent pleasure

Loved the way it seemed to hurt

Loved all the lies, the tricks, the make-believe.

Loved the stage sets, the makeup, the tacky props

Loved every unreal second

Loved every male mannikin

Loved every female impersonator

Loved every fraudulent molecule

Loved every phony atom

I was completely fooled

I was entirely taken in.

I loved it all

I really fell for it.