You were
the biggest con
I ever pulled
but something happened
and in between that time
we were too deep in the charade
for me to be honest
and believable
at the same time
and I played into your score
teasingly
just to see who was better
two thieves
in love
and afraid
of each others powers
even though
we saw it all
from the beginning.

All that attracts us,
             repels us.
my only edge. .
is that I've given up the game.