Trump’s Lies Matter

Why do you minimize the fact that Trump lies?
He does it at such a rapid pace and with a straight face.
In a normal world he would be a disgrace.
Not a subject for your embrace.
When children lie we don’t clap with pride –
No, we tell them honesty should be their guide.
And when a man deliberately lies to harm others –
Would we stand silently at his side and call him brother?
If you were in despair and your friend didn’t care – how would you fare?
Or your doctor lied about your disease, stated it wasn’t a big deal,
His mistakes, he tried to conceal – how would you feel?
If your partner wasn’t honest,
Your boss didn’t deliver the raise he promised –
You would have us believe you wouldn’t be aggrieved?
You would just accept, not even throw your arms up in protest?
If you were given misinformation that led to a bad decision –
Would you excuse or lawyer-up to sue?
If in battle your team didn’t have your back –
Would you expect to survive the attacks?
Could Obama have lied half as frequent –
And still be accepted as President?
Would you stand firm and demand another term?
Or would you be the first to shout – Kick him out!
And if you can’t admit to this piece –
Then the lies you tell yourself haven’t ceased.
When you accept lies; you become part of the consequence.
And then there are more lies because of your influence.
Trump’s lies are not just idle chatter.
When anyone lies – it should matter!