True Lies (Vingt et Un)

Like it Larry for its simplicity, and, kernel truth revealed in the perfect 21 syllables!
Very nice work.
Ken

For me, the power of poetry is the reconstruction of truth in ways that don’t actually exist in the real world but are relatable.

Every lie also has a kernel of truth.

Always trust a liar. For you can trust him to lie. Distrust the honest because they will never be honest about their lies.

Not my words but something I read once

Love to see a new form, especially one that isn't either a Rondeau or Sonnet.
Whether its just my pronunciation, but I make line 1, 8 syllables.

Every (2, or three ev-er-ree depending on how you say it or where you come from)
Poem (2 Po-em) see above^
has (1)
a (1)
Kernel (2)

Funny thing is, I didn't start this comment out as a critique

just naturally double checked when I reached your explanation

Genuinely genius.