Flight

I pretend to take a step away
and you pretend not to notice
so I step in time
to a love I have stolen
a theft you won't report

What can I do with the truth
when I am such a liar
what authority would you report me to
when I carry no brand
I've always escaped the fire

You know my secret thoughts
they distract you from your prayers
It's not my intention to set your mind adrift
I've always admired your ability to take flight
when reason fails
or when I ask for more than is fair