I never lie
Not really
But that doesn't mean
I always tell the truth

There is more than
One way to lie
It always works
Hasn't failed me yet

There are half truths
Exaggerations
Exclusions
Unrelated words
Purposeful ignorance
Being vague

What'd you do today?
Nothing
(That you would care about)

Is your work done?
Yes
(Part of it anyway
It will be done)

I don't know what
You mean.
What are you
Talking about?

Was it okay with you?
Yes
(If you had asked
Before you did it)

I don't know.
Maybe.

Maybe I am always
Lying
To everyone
Maybe I don't really know
What the truth is

But my words create
Smiles
Happiness
They make people think
I am perfect

Not that it matters
I don't think
People ever really
Tell the truth

Hidden between lies
Even our very personalities
Change to suit
Those around us

There is a fear
Deep within us
Of telling the truth
Because we are all liars
Even if we don't know it.