What is a lie? Think on this…

What is a lie

Is it half a truth?

A cover-up, an ignorance,

A mind aloof?

When does a lie start
Is it the fabrication in the now?

Or did it begin the moment truth was ignored

Hearing a bark and blaming the cow.

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Is it a lie if the teller believes it?

At what point is self-deceit considered?

What if it could be true?

But the real honesty has not yet been administered?

What if the one who let the lie slip

Is confronted with a greater answer?

How soon can the lie be abandoned

Hurry… ditch it before it causes cancer.

Dis-ease takes time to cultivate

Just like an elaborate lie

The best things in life take time

Collect enough half-truths and all honesty will die.