1986
She broke the vase.
He knew it.
He saw it hit the ground.
But when the time came to explain
She did not make a sound.
She knew he knew.
He knew she knew.
Oh, what was he to do?
Do you become part of the lie
By being silent, too?
You can turn your head
From knowing-
Pretend that you don’t see,
But obligation comes with knowledge;
It’s never truly free.
She broke the vase.
He saw it.
He did not turn away.
What part will you be- the lie or the truth-
If it happens to you someday???
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