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.

When I'm out with friends, I talk
When I'm at home, I regret talking
When I'm angry, I yell  
When I calm down, I regret yelling  
When I eat food, I enjoy it
When I'm done, I regret eating
I regret my entire life