Today I was thinking about lying
and what really makes a statement a lie
is it as simple as truth defying?
what if you neither confirm nor deny?
What if the "liar" thinks that it is true?
does earnest belief make it not a lie?
is accuracy what makes it the truth?
or is it intent that begets the crime?
If correctness is the the thing that we seek
then have we not all told lies of our own?
oft I have thought it is truth that I speak
Once I learn of my wrongs must I atone?
For me it's more a matter of intent
but I am sure that not all will assent
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