honesty.

I hesitate briefly with fingers on keys,
Before I decide to proceed as I please
(Despite old misgivings and newer mistakes
That strongly encourage applying the brakes).

The truth is the truth isn't totally there,
But making the most of it stands to be fair
Since most of the most of it surely sounds true.
(And doesn't that seem more authentic to you?)

It doesn't much matter if facts fall in line,
As long as I note that this version is mine.
Those people who read what I'm dying to say
Are sure to be sure of the facts, anyway.

No, I won't deceive, I will merely suggest
That there may be facts that they've failed to divest?
Oh, don't think me unctuous, unkind, uncouth --
It isn't a lie to cast doubt about truth.