Power of a lie (self composed)

Honest people today,
Are like needles in the hay.
They are really tough to find,
Even though their neighbours,
They do outshine.
Many people claim to be honest,
But being such a person is,
Like trying to stay dry,
In a tropical rain forest.

The harder you try,
To keep yourself dry,
The more the temptation,
To let caution fly.
But beware my friend,
Of the power of a lie.
It can be harmless and safe,
And can save someones skin.
Or it can be vindictive and trouble,
To anyone around.
So if thinking of lying.
keep this in mind.
And beware lest you do someone a deed unkind.