Just An Observer

Everyone knows the truth is painful. And a lie can fly from tongue to ear, Quicker than the speed of light. And... Delight the receiver! Promise a child 'anything' to quiet at night. Lips will zip and eyes will close tight! Try it, the results are remarkable. I am not the one to say preachers do this, From pulpits! Nor do I quote politicians, Without hiding crossed fingers. I am just an observer, Who has experienced what hurts! With attempts to distance from it, Not as quickly as I sometimes wished.