Lie V.S. Truth
Once your lie is told,
covering tracks is needed.
Which leads to more lies.
The hurt caused by the first lie
compounds with the cover up.
Truth can be hard said.
But it stands up for itself.
Nothing else needed.
Truth can hurt when it's spoken.
A single word, that does heal.
Copyright © Paula Swanson | Year Posted 2010
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