And
come to think of it the difference
between tall tales
and lying
may just be such a difference
if you don’t count
the forest fires that follow.
Yes, I knew such a man,
topped every story
with one so full of glory.
he almost sent the country to war.
He was such a liar
that when he expired
with a note on his chest
"Blame no one, now that I’m dead.
It was by my own virtue-led hand."
And the town refused to bury him
He was such a liar—
he most certainly was not dead.
Besides now
the country was at war. |