you can lie
you can cheat
you can steal
so long as
you don't reveal
you keep discreet
you never question why
your ability to lie
detriment to your sentiments
a consequence to your innocence
burning incense at those
who refuse to relinquish
dissent at the mention
of your past grievance
your ability to lie
is a liability
you can slander
you can defame
you control people
as you set them up
to be a steeple
to put the blame
to lay back and meander
your ability to lie
absolve yourself of responsibility
admonished diminishing returns
based on negative discern
laced on feedback burns
second degree fees
to speak on behalf of thee
your ability to li