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Truth
Truth
There will be a day
when the world will see
that which is not
a created hypocrisy,
where the truth will stand
proud and strong,
not something made up
conveniently to cover a wrong.
Truths the sighted refuse to see,
that the hearing will not hear,
and truths the literate
do not want to read.
“All things done in the dark
will come out in the light”,
then the vermin will run
to hide themselves from sight.
The brave won’t hide
their shamed face
even if it means
their own disgrace;
honesty, integrity and dignity
are not antiquated traits,
but essential to a person’s identity
big or small, minor or great.
We all owe the people
that believe in us the truth
no matter how brutal it seems
or how terribly uncouth.
When endeavor to lie
we create a web trap
that eventually will mean
our character demise.
Tell the truth every day
never carry that stain
on you name,
hopefully you will never
have to bow your head in shame
but if it should happen…
humility builds
character just the same.
Gypsy Red
There will be a day
when the world will see
that which is not
a created hypocrisy,
where the truth will stand
proud and strong,
not something made up
conveniently to cover a wrong.
Truths the sighted refuse to see,
that the hearing will not hear,
and truths the literate
do not want to read.
“All things done in the dark
will come out in the light”,
then the vermin will run
to hide themselves from sight.
The brave won’t hide
their shamed face
even if it means
their own disgrace;
honesty, integrity and dignity
are not antiquated traits,
but essential to a person’s identity
big or small, minor or great.
We all owe the people
that believe in us the truth
no matter how brutal it seems
or how terribly uncouth.
When endeavor to lie
we create a web trap
that eventually will mean
our character demise.
Tell the truth every day
never carry that stain
on you name,
hopefully you will never
have to bow your head in shame
but if it should happen…
humility builds
character just the same.
Gypsy Red
Published 29th Nov 2012
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Anonymous
29th Nov 2012 2:55pm
This speaks the 'Truth'! Love it! Thanks for sharing!xo
29th Nov 2012 3:06pm
Thank you Ms. Rain! I am so happy you are enjoying my work. you are most welcome.
Red
Red
29th Nov 2012 3:02pm
29th Nov 2012 3:07pm
Ahhh a lovely Haiku to answer the poetess's poetry, wonderful RT Thank you!
REd
REd
29th Nov 2012 3:26pm
You speak the truth red (see what i did there)
great stuff as always
marcus
great stuff as always
marcus
29th Nov 2012 4:57pm
29th Nov 2012 3:37pm
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29th Nov 2012 4:59pm
I am always gonna be ME babe!!!I can be absent for a while but never change so much that I become someone I am not.Thanks for stopping by. ;)
Red
Red
Anonymous
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29th Nov 2012 6:40pm
Thank you my dearest Magda, me too I am brutally honest to a fault and to my own detriment.
Red
Red
Anonymous
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29th Nov 2012 6:21pm
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29th Nov 2012 6:43pm
Thank you, thank you I am thrilled you enjoyed this piece. you are welcome.
No,I do not read the I-Ching, but am familiar with the philosophy.
Red
No,I do not read the I-Ching, but am familiar with the philosophy.
Red
Anonymous
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29th Nov 2012 11:13pm
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30th Nov 2012 2:49pm
Yeah almost always to me detriment... Thanks DP I appreciate the comment.
Red
Red
30th Nov 2012 12:53pm
I have felt this strongly the last week as I stayed away from this place. Looking at our world and seeing a very distinct line drawn between the haters of the world and those seeking peace and appreciating the beauty we get to explore.
Strong words of truth delivered with your signature flair!
Strong words of truth delivered with your signature flair!
30th Nov 2012 2:51pm
(Gypsy takes a bow)Thank you very much my dear friend your the coolest.
Red
Red
Anonymous
3rd Dec 2012 4:57pm
Nice one, Red. Yes, I too have this need to be honest. Amazing I have survived and had a career!
27th Jan 2013 2:09am
10th Dec 2012 2:44am
This was absolutely fantastic. And I love the use of the banner, and the I Ching at the beginning. I've consulted it many times myself.
27th Jan 2013 2:11am
Thank you so much I am extremely flattered. So happy you enjoyed my humble piece. :-)
Red
Red
23rd Dec 2012 7:22pm
from the personal Bushido
of the Red Witch of my heart
Beautiful and wise thoughts
You are an inspiration as always.
Merry Christmas, honey.
Lucaxxx
of the Red Witch of my heart
Beautiful and wise thoughts
You are an inspiration as always.
Merry Christmas, honey.
Lucaxxx
27th Jan 2013 2:13am
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27th Jan 2013 2:07am
Lauren I am humbled an honored that my piece gave you the courage to be yourself and the clarity to understand why it is so important, if someone cannot accept you at you worst then they do not deserve you at your best! No one is perfect it is our class that make us interesting and most important ...human.:-)
Red
Red
29th Jan 2013 2:04am
Oh, Gypsy! Lauren told me all about this poem and how inspiring it was to her (she is like a daughter to me, so wer'e close)... and so I just HAD to come and read it for myself. I loved it, very, very much! All your poems are delightful, but this one was very true and had the power of that truth within every word. The visual style was nicely done too! I love it when you blend the visuals with the poetry like this to create a truly transcendant work of art. You're always one of the best of the best!
29th Jan 2013 9:56am
Wow Jess I am truly humbled by your kind words of praise,I do so try to great works that speak to my readers and thus can relate to them. This was created inspired on a personal truth of my own I am incredibly proud of this one and all the wonderful comments. Thank you very much for reading Jess.
Red
Red
Anonymous
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11th May 2013 7:14pm
My friend, Now, you are wading into deep waters, I am much more than I seem. I see you are inquisitive, so continue your exploration of my works if you liked this one there are many more similar in taste. You will defiantly get to know much more about me.
Red
Red
24th May 2013 4:38am
this is lovely - "tell the truth every day" - such a simple creed to live by
24th May 2013 2:47pm