Someone I know well
Told a lie
With tears in their eyes
To a judge
Who believed their story
And I am always amazed
When this ploy works
For both its gall
And unquestioned validity.

Someone I know well
Told a lie
With tears in their eyes
To a judge
Who believed their story
And I am always amazed
When this ploy works
For both its gall
And unquestioned validity.