Slanting It

I told you I loved you once
And the truth is
I lied.
Just that one time though,
It's not personal,
I justified it with not hurting

Your feelings.
You have them right?

It was easier to spare you
Then
Tell the truth later,
Once you were out

Of my way.
Sometimes saying love is so hard,
Hard on the feelings
You know?

So it's been like, what, some years?
I better tell you.
Statistics show that truth-tellers are happier -
Have nice homes, children, and corporate offices.

I was never good at math.
1+1=1

But I slanted things once
And wanted you to know.
It's not for you - it never really was.

But you -
No hard feelings.
Peace.