Coiling Lies

That ugly lie,

Coming back,

I want to lash out,

Strike against those I know are right.

I can't shake it,

A collar of false chains,

Tied to my leg,

And hindering those I love.

It's wrapped around me,

Taking the light,

I feel it,

Wanting to hurt and scream.

That conflict inside of me,

Of that lie told once,

To hide my true pain,

Coiling around me.

Do I tell those I love to leave?

To forever abandon me?

That my story is a lie?

That they don't really know me?

These thoughts,

Shake me at night,

The rattle of chains,

And ugly lies.