Honest To A Point Poem by Randy McClave

I never told a lie to deceive
Or to ever falsely believe,
But, once to soften and to relieve
Then I cried.

I never told a lie to hate
Or to change mine or another's fate,
Or to remove a weight
I always have my honor and pride.

I never told a lie to cheat
Or to ever mistreat,
Or to even cause a minute defeat
Truth is on my side.

I never told a lie to use
Or other's feelings to trick and abuse,
Truth and respect I would always choose
As my words so implied.

I never told a lie to steal
Or to change how others should feel,
I am honest, truthful and real
My conscience is my guide.

I never told a lie to benefit me
Or just wanting to set my soul free,
But, I spoke one once to say, "healthy is she"
Then (she) my mom died.

Randy L. McClave