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I am held in the teeth of a lie

by  Swoo

Posted: Monday, April 17, 2006
Word Count: 66
Summary: it's about being lied to, and being complicit in the lie




I am held in the teeth of a lie




I am held in the teeth of a lie.

This is what it takes: a word, or a phrase, you decide.
You put your hand in mine and say it. The lie. Say
no no no, ha ha, honestly, truly. My love.

Look at me closely. Go on, it’s me. Your daughter. Look at me.
Bite me.