White Lies

we often tell lies... but sometimes we wish we could take them back

Like scentless lilies

you would never have thought

that I was capable of such deceit

what started as a white lie

now something so big

 

these scentless lilies

now have a scent

uniquely their own...

white lies

they pile up

like flowers without petals

 

you would never have thought

that a person like me

would be able to lie like this...

this small white lie

told with the purest of intentions

now dyed a color

that I regret

because...

these words I've spoken

belong to someone else

my little white lie

is the truth

not for you

but another...

 

Author's Note

Please tell me what you think.

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

A very nice write, and worthy of the best overall win in the "ROMANTIC FLUTTERS"
contest! CONGRATULATIONS!!

Sheila,
Ms. Lady of Love

[al25]

Great write. Very interesting subject here.

[manifesto]

So full of truth! I like the link to the lilies, adds a strange metaphorical twist to it. :)

[KAREN]

Little white lies, we all do it and they do turn into something bigger you can't hide from! Excellent work!!

[YouoweYoupay]

I agree with sarah. It really is interesting and twisted in a creative way. Keep writing!

[sarah]

this is really creative and interesting

:) an honest poem.