The Lie

I lied to him
Out of fear,
Knowing he'd do
What he said.

I'm not incompetent,
Nor will I be declared so -
I know exactly
What I'm doing.

But that lie is now
A horrible secret
In my heart, a wound
Festering with pus.

Toxicity is in my system,
My mind grows weak.
How could you not tell him
When he asked you directly?

Now what do you say?
How do you fix it?
Truth has been your bond
And you've betrayed it...