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What I say and the Lies Behind it

May 10, 2011
By ninjadragon56 SILVER, Denver, Colorado
ninjadragon56 SILVER, Denver, Colorado
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“I'm not angry.” Is what I say, but my lips tell me I’m saying “I’m lying.”

“Don’t worry about it.” I say, calm as ever. I put on a smile even though my throat and eyes tell me I’m crying.

“I don’t want to talk about it.” I say, looking away and going quiet, but my head tells me to speak.

“It’s okay.” I say, showing with my eyes honesty, but my mouth knows its not.

“I understand.” I say, feeling pain for them, but my head tells me I don’t.

“Tell me.” I say, squeezing a hand to show trust, but my heart tells me I don’t deserve to know.

“I trust you.” I say, thinking I do but my lips tell me I’m saying “leave.”

“I am telling the truth.” I say but with my soul I know it’s a lie.

“I love you.” I say, speaking with emotion, but I know I don’t.


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venting, the truth behind what i know i say all the time to people.

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on Jun. 5 2013 at 4:23 pm
Little_Blue_Lights SILVER, Cleveland, Ohio
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I think it is difficult to go through life without saying these things. I say them because I want to protect myself or someone else, but sometimes you are expected to say that you are fine even when you aren't. This piece really brings that to life. All those moments when you have to make a choice. Very thought provoking. 

on Jun. 16 2011 at 11:48 am
ninjadragon56 SILVER, Denver, Colorado
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thats what i was trying to get at! :)

on Jun. 15 2011 at 1:39 pm
Cool_Nerdy_Girl BRONZE, Waldron, Michigan
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Doing a wrong thing for the right reason is still a wrong thing. -Unknown

I think everyone does the same thing.  We all those little "white lies" that haunt us in the end.