The Right Thing

When you are home late
and the belt awaits ,
There is no debate .
Make it convincing.
Do not shake .

The situation is dire ,
Your partner suspects .
She wants you to explain ,
About the pictures.
Don't be sincere .

The brother you never had ,
Faces a lifetime behind bars.
You are under oath ,
On the witness stand .
It's the moment of ' truth' .

The teacher wants to know why,
You weren't in class during the test.
Fake it and be at your very best .
Imply you are of ill health ,
A little cough might help.

That's not a lie if it's necessary,
Cause sometimes in life ,
You gotta do what you got to do.
So when in a difficult situation,
You know what to do.