"The Reason for the Lie" Inspired by Concealed:

The Reason for the Lie

All she remembers is the lie—

and it’s better that she does

for her

and also for us

but especially for her.

We speak as if the lie is truth,

we live as if the lie is truth—

would it be so bad

if all of us believed the lie?

If you and I

choose to believe the lie?

Does knowing the truth

make living the lie better

or worse

for her

and also for us.

The lie is definitely better—

that’s why we came up with it

for her.

But she keeps inching closer

to the truth.

She keeps finding reasons to resist

the lie.

And if our best lie

isn’t good enough to stay hidden,

is the lie really the best option

for her

or only for us?