White Lies

Through the stony silence

 A love affair begins

Hidden sinful secrets

A web begins to spin

White lies spill so easily

Truth gets buried deep

Moments stolen on the phone

Whispers in his sleep

Appointments

Out of nowhere

Suddenly appear

Friends you never heard of

He says he’s known for years

White lies spill so easily

Truth gets buried deep

Moments stolen on the phone

Whispers in his sleep

Hotel tabs

Explained away

Bookings for a friend

Impromptu presents for his wife

When will these lies end

White lies spill so easily

Truth gets buried deep

Moments stolen on the phone

Whispers in his sleep

White band on his finger

Reminds her that he’s wed

She thinks it’s time to let him go

As he lies there in her bed

White lies spill so easily

Truth gets buried deep

Moments stolen on the phone

Whispers in his sleep

By Susan Worrall