A Lie

 Today is just another day

THAT'S a lie, because I may-

Get out of jail.

Chances are stacked against me

Lawyer won't show, judge says no, plan completely falls apart.

But i'm not scared- that's a lie, cause i'm unprepared- 

To get out of jail. 

My chest is tight. My head feels light but I don't care.

That's a lie since I don't fare-

Very well in jail.

Shoulders back, my chest puffed out.

And I'm not gonna cry.

That's a lie, cause I don't know why-

Why!? I'm still in jail!

I'm a man: strong as steel, baptized in fire-

Down to the wire,  I proudly make my bed!

That's a lie, mom, cause i'm still a child-

Deep inside my head.

But.......

.... I can't show it, let them know that,

Living these lies makes me wish I was dead.

Oops! I just lied again.

I need to get out of jail!

Oh, look! 

I just told the truth.