Opening Gifts

When we open a gift
We have somehow acquired
The skills to pretend
It is something desired.

But it may take some time
And some patience to teach
Little kids that the truth
We must now and then breach.

Yet before that occurs
Children often will blurt
How they really do feel,
Though their statements may hurt.

With some guidance and practice,
They’ll earn by and by
That where gifts are concerned,
It’s much better to lie.