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I lied because...

I lied because I wasn’t sure you’re heart

could handle my deception

I lied because I didn’t believe you’d see it

from my perception

this was not an intentional conception

but a result of my misguided direction

I lied because I didn’t want you to retreat
in disbelief

that I temporarily wasn’t who you

previously readily received

with open arms

cause telling the truth would only break

and harm

our bond

I’d rather charm

you
cause with lies I planned to protect

so let’s ignore and neglect