It's a seductive black hole masquerading as a kindly, promising seduction.
A fond recollection, it whispers; "That thing that's been missing...that meaning you wish to secure."
After luring you in with its distorted offerings, it/he/she is quick to turn treacherous. Only now will it reveal that it is only our own emptiness reflected back on us.
Laid bare, that old and constant companion is exposed as the vile and thoughtless betrayer we always (somewhere inside) knew it was.
Facades and lies and broken promises exposed to reason and clarity in the bright light of day.
oh, I recognize you nowadays, you smirking tempter. But I see you for what you truly are.