A thought

So I think hard about who I am often. Trying to decide why I do what I do. Sometimes I feel it important others know who I am as well.

An Honest Man
As I go through this life
I seek always to be true
True to myself, even in strife
Giving merit to others where due

How did this happen? One might ask
A man honest day and night
Even when he failed his task
He still will say whats right

It came through much sorrow and grief
A story filled with lies and deceit
Where he could find little relief
From betrayal and defeat

So he made a promise in his heart
To never cause another pain
With lies that pierce like a dart
Leaving souls down with the slain

A price he paid for his ways
Being honest brings more agony and fear
As he lives out his days
Never knowing who he can hold dear

Still the knowledge that another won't suffer
Brings joy enough for me to bear
I will gladly take the path that's tougher
To prevent another's tear