Deceit
There is often a lie behind 'I didn't mean it'
A cruel intention in the giving of a gift,
A selfish motive behind a compliment,
A betrayal in a kiss.
There are often truths discovered in fiction,
Goodness accomplished in a white lie,
And usually the worth of a friend unappreciated
Until after they die.
by Joan Donnelly Ellis July 5 2017
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