To No Avail

Is a lie in its intention,
or its desired end result

Is deception ever lessened,
if the harm is never felt

Can you skate by blame or judgment,
if your evil plans then fail

Or are you even more at fault 
—when you lie to no avail

(St. Davids Pennsylvania: June, 2019)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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