Searching for truth is hard. 

Following truth is harder. 

Ignoring promises is easy. 

Breaking covenants is easier. 

For many, when it gets hard, they choose easy. 

Then they lie and tell themselves,

and especially others,

that they are happy.

When,

everyone can see,

the light in their eyes,

 the shine of their smile,

has dimmed, 

has changed, 

is less real.