How we sell ourselves short so often
We tell a fib or a little white lie
To avoid conflict
To save face
For a greater good
What a fallacy
A lie is a lie
How can one ignore the fact
We throw away our integrity
We don't show true to our character
Or is it that you are a liar ?
The deed itself is deceit
Double dealing
Trickery
Fraud
Underhandedness
Treachery
Oh but to say a few
When done to us we are hurt
Why not have that same integrity we wish be dealt our way?
Cause it's easier?
Is it?
If it's easier for you
Then you have no place near me!
I won't say I never lie!
Oh I have yes!
But it's taken it's toll on me!
I know integrity!
I know it's arch enemy too!
A white lie?
Really is that what we tell ourselves?
It's like getting leukemia
To cure Emphysema!
Ridiculous yeah!
But I'll choose to rather be silent than lie!
I'll be the man I portray!
The man I want to look up to!
I have to try
Or I am just that same as that
diminutive little deed!
A LIE
May 8, 2017
May 8, 2017 at 4:17 PM UTC
How we sell ourselves short so often
We tell a fib or a little white lie
To avoid conflict
To save face
For a greater good
What a fallacy
A lie is a lie
How can one ignore the fact
We throw away our integrity
We don't show true to our character
Or is it that you are a liar ?
The deed itself is deceit
Double dealing
Trickery
Fraud
Underhandedness
Treachery
Oh but to say a few
When done to us we are hurt
Why not have that same integrity we wish be dealt our way?
Cause it's easier?
Is it?
If it's easier for you
Then you have no place near me!
I won't say I never lie!
Oh I have yes!
But it's taken it's toll on me!
I know integrity!
I know it's arch enemy too!
A white lie?
Really is that what we tell ourselves?
It's like getting leukemia
To cure Emphysema!
Ridiculous yeah!
But I'll choose to rather be silent than lie!
I'll be the man I portray!
The man I want to look up to!
I have to try
Or I am just that same as that
diminutive little deed!
A LIE
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