In My Skin

In My Skin In my skin I know what is true Don't lie to yourself, you know it too Clear away all excuse and every denial For your soul ,too, will be put on trial Stop listening to that beguiling voice that says You have every right, or your doing your best For there is no greater or more clever deceiver than The heart and mind of mortal man We put on the glasses tinted with wild rose And believe all the pretty lies that we are told It's easier, you see, than to be honest and true Which requires slothful bodies to get up and do Come now, Don't be angry, I mostly preach to myself I am the worst offender, in fantasy I dwell So forget about trusting your heart and mind In your skin you'll begin the truth to find A solid reality you feel, see, and know Not metaphorically or symbolically show Let us be truthful, if to no one else, We deserve to be honest, at least to ourself.