the symbols behind our lies
Symbol-
a thing that represents
or stands for something else

a symbol is a dove
meaning peace

or a flag
meaning freedom

but is it a symbol
when we say
we're fine
when we're still angry?

or when we smile
when we want to frown?

And I suppose,
sometimes we don't know
what we mean
or why we lie

because in reality
a dove isn't peace
and a flag isn't freedom
and a smile doesn't mean we're happy
and "i'm fine" doesn't mean we're not angry

And i wonder this,
what do they mean

and what, I ask you
do our lies symbolize