Add my words
to the list of things which only ever fail me.
Add my strength
add my fingers (wrapped around a pencil)
add my efforts in all regards
to the list.
And while you're at it
add yourself
to the list of things worth keeping.
Add yourself
to the list of things worth knowing.
Add yourself
to the list of things worth loving,
                               worth lying to.
And when you go to ask me about him (and I),
remember to add him
to the list of things worth lying about.