Ethics

Houston

Ethics

Ethics is an unkind word.

Why does it need apply

To me, who knows the truth for all,

As to those who cheat and lie?

It really would be better

If I were the judge.

After all, when I must lie

It never hurts too much.

I know the truth for everyone!

But only use a lie

To bring some justice to this world,

And myself indemnify.

Andrew Martonyi is the author of The Little Man in the Map, an easy and fun way to learn U.S. Geography.