one lie too many

i remember her saying to me
once after another
circular argument
full of accusations
and denials,
finger on her chin,
wide eyed and innocent,
just back from church
or meeting her married
boyfriend, or ex husband,
let me think,
have i lied to you
today?

i laugh now and shake
my head.
i wanted to say, have
you ever actually opened
your mouth and not lied
to me or anyone else?

one lie, is one too many.
exit, stage left.