Liar Liar Poem by B B

Yes, I lie

It is always the same
No matter who asks me,
No matter their name

I grin through false teeth

For they're kind and unknowing
Of just how far down
this hole I am going

Yes, I lie

To the sweet passer-by
To my family, acquaintances
And dear friends of mine

I grin through false teeth

A smile carefully milled
By my own steady hands
They will bend to my will

Yes, I lie

But my will isn't wrong
There are no bad intentions
I am simply not strong

I grin through false teeth

Because I haven't a choice
If I did tell the truth
They would not hear my voice

Yes, I lie

It is not easy to do
I am terrified
That the truth will shine through

I grin through false teeth

Because I do not want trouble
The truth I'm afraid
Is uncomfortable

Yes, I lie

To avoid guilt and shame
Whenever I am honest
It turns out the same

I grin through false teeth

So that they carry on
Living their lives
Thinking nothing is wrong

Yes, I lie

It is always the same
No matter who asks me,
No matter their name