Keep Counting

Lie to me.
As you've done before.
Why should I expect anything more?

Lie to them.
Pretend that you care,
About the people that you need.

Play their hearts.
As you did mine.
Keep playing your violin for them.

You can keep playing,
In beat, in rhythm.
Just keep count. Keep counting.

Life is a struggle.
For one who keeps count
Of what she can get but won't give.