I lie
and
I lie
and
I lie

I hide my behavior
to keep you safe.

I keep quiet
not to offend you.

I agree with you
to keep you happy.

I walk on eggshells
for you and
it’s never enough.

I lie
and
I lie
and
I lie

but when the truth
arrives at that
final moment;

jaws will drop
plates will shatter
dogs will growl

and
you’ll be long gone
after seeing what
a ghastly beast
I am

but for now

I lie
and
I lie
and
I lie

to keep us
together.

Thank you my God
Thank you dear God of munificence
For all things you bestow upon me
I have absolute faith in your design
Your inalterable signs of liberation
Your preserved patience that defies
Formulated forms of elevation
I am so much in your debt
Don't know how to repay your kindness
Don't know how to respond
To your pleasing divineness
Show me the way
If that is part of your plan
And if not, then I shall remain
Like I always have
Your freewheeling tire
Your wild-natured empire
For I cannot do otherwise
Due to my predestined fire.