Honesty is the best policy.

Random one

Flickering flames flash through the brain

Tying tongues in straight jackets, let loose the lies, 

Caged behind crocodile smiles.

Based thoughts best left to better men.

The truth won't provide you betterment.

Better yet, try white lies, less bitter, easier to swallow.

Blunt words cut deepest,

Remove flaws or play with them, 

either way

there's no superficial scars.