I Lied

I lied…

I could’ve broken her heart… I could’ve told the truth.

I could’ve said that I had you in my arms that night, while she waited at home.

I could’ve broken dreams and caused many tears, but I lied.

I could’ve vented out what I kept inside for so long,

I could’ve taken your mask off and see you fall into my arms, but I lied.

I lied and still broke a heart… my heart. I lied and I paved your way to your own glory.

I protected you. I lied to save your life. I lied to keep things in perfect order for you.

But I lied, and I died.

I lied, I said you hadn’t called, I said I hadn’t seen you.

I hated every word that came out of my mouth,

It felt like given something so precious of mine, to a random stranger.

You were mine. Now I had to lie… because you’re gone. 

Even if you walked through that door, the past is gone, things wouldn’t be the same.

I lied and I died. You lied and you won.

I could’ve cut your wings, I could’ve seen you walk towards me… but I lied.