Perhaps the Truth

Perhaps the truth should soften its face So the great lie need not expose its hidden truths To the shame of so many, stained by an act of Self inflicted casual violence, ruining a nation. For who is the greater sinner. The liar or the listener. And of the lie whose truth is known By both, becoming the spoken word Debased and futile. And Jesus said "forgive them For they know not what they do" Yet how can they forgive themselves Who peddled in the lie knowing the truth. For a man is nothing without honour, Just the spittle to grist the wheel of the great lie Afraid to look in the mirror of his soul For the mirror tells only the truth Revealing the petty stupidity Of a fool.