Lies We All Tell
Lies We All Tell
By Elton Camp
If truth was all we ever told,
Much friction would unfold.
A child may say, “You sure are fat,”
Adults never dare be candid like that.
A big part of becoming civilized
Is knowing when to tell others lies.
We all learn how ourselves to endear
By saying what people want to hear.
To, “How do you like my new dress?”
Revulsion we aren’t allowed to confess.
“I think it makes you look trim and neat.
Huge pink polka dots just can’t be beat.”
“Those are your new shoes?
How wisely you did choose.
Heels six inches tall
Don’t look bad at all.”
“That purse in suitcase size
Goes so well with your eyes.
Red’s my favorite color too
You always know what to do.”
“You’re just the one to wear
Earrings like a grizzly bear.
And pearl necklace made of paste
You do have such excellent taste.”
It must have been great fun
Spending all day at the salon.
Frizzy hair is now back in style.
Your new doo made me smile.”
“And I really like your new automobile.
You do look so great behind the wheel.
Those cars like boxes on wheels
Are now such wonderful deals.”
How did you ever think
To buy a car neon pink?
So easy for you it must be
In the parking lot to see.”
Know lies like these are required.
So make the response that’s desired.
If that social game you don’t play,
Alone in the woods you better stay.
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