Like popcorn firing in my brain
A lie was born - I can't explain

 

My tongue spun out a syrup web
A viscous tide that did not ebb

 

Sugar sweet and tenderised
From between my teeth, emerged my lies

 

My lips complied, and did not fail
To add some honey to the tale

 

Like nectar of the gods, I fear
It trickled into your kind ear

 

Far too quickly, far too keen
They left me feeling sick and mean

 

Like popcorn firing in my brain
A lie was born - I can't explain

 

 

 

Written for a poetry contest on another website (theme/title - "Sweet Little Lies")