Penelope didn’t realize
She was so deep in her lie
There was no way to deny
She didn’t mean to say it aloud,
Not here
Not in front of this crowd
Making them witnesses to her fear
But now that it was out,
Strutting on legs of its own
A blazing beacon
Her shame shown
There was no taking it back
No one would cut her any slack
There was nothing she could do
Just nod her head and walk through
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