Lying should go to a track meet

And walk among all the athletes

He should see them sprinting around the track at top speed

Lying would witness hard work from years of practice

He could watch as the athletes gave it all they had.

He should sit and watch the hurdlers race around the track

He should watch them self-report their times to the coach

But of course, lying wouldn’t report the right score.

He would say he got first even if he didn’t.

He would say he ran 4 laps when he really ran 3.

The teammates cheering each other on would show

Lying how telling the truth creates closer bonds.

Lying wouldn’t do too well

And would end up disqualified