John Randal - Cause The Truth Could Kill Her

Am I truly happy?
my mother wants to know.

Am I ever lonely?
she asks, now that shes old.

' Life is great, mom,
things are fine,
they couldn't be any better'

.....as I look away, from her eyes
because the truth could only kill her

John Randal

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