Embedded In Their Minds Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

People lie.
Especially to themselves.
Because the act of it,
Makes them feel good they can control...
A truth they can manipulate,
They believe will never be told.

People lie.
And caring less others are aware of it,
When embedded in their minds...
They have created something that does not exist.
And with a planting of misdeeds they watch their lies grow.
Everyone has been exposed to one or two chronic liars.

'Why do you have to be like that? '

Like what?

'Keeping it real.
And making me feel as if I am naked.'

That's what truth does.
It reveals everything.
Even exposing those who believe themselves to be hiding.