I listened to the man
As he related a self-aggrandizing story
That could not be reconciled with an earlier version
Which portrayed him in a dimmer light.
It seemed an easy choice,
And it coincided with my increasing disappointment with Harold.
I could have spent more time attempting to give him a pass,
But I was not of a generous turn of mind.
I had lied to him once,
But felt his question was irrelevant,
Or potentially condemning.
His lie was gratuitous, completely unsolicited.
Both lies were designed to cover a failing.
Of course, who would lie to cover heroism?
Finally, I need to concede, I was glad for his lie.
It left me with secondary support for choosing separation.
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