I Lie

by Alena Harris



I lie to conceal the truth from myself and others.
I lie because it is easy.
I lie because it sounds good.
I lie to keep others from knowing the truth.
I lie to keep myself from knowing the truth.
Who has ever profited from the truth?
A lie can be your own truth.
A lie is safe.
A lie can be as pretty as you want to make it.
While the truth is ugly.
While the truth is your own personal hell.
I lie because it makes me feel better.
I lie because it makes you feel better.
I lie because there is nothing else to do.
I lie because...it is what I am.

I Lie by Alena Harris

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