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The Naked Truth

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What hurts the most Isn't harsh and cruel words But words of a another kind To them we are blind but we need to see the reality these are words more potent yet sugar coated words that mask the bitter truth words dressed up in style beautifully crafted designs that shimmer and shine they seduce reason alluring, sublime they mislead they make one feel false security they testify of enduring love of being special, unique when the truth is quite bleak undress those words and see the naked truth a love that has died nothing can hide the ugly truth that's even more painful than harsh words that might be born of love in pain still fighting to live and give giving away sugar coated words love on display trying to nourish a starving love with empty caloried sweetness sweet to the lips bitter in the stomach it's just wrong throwing back a bone after love's feast is done is so much worse than sticks and stones sad but true the naked truth isn't pretty Eileen

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Casarah Nance

Date: 1/13/2015 5:23:00 PM

The naked truth isn't pretty, but I'd take sugar coated over hated. I saw naked so I had to read your write.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 1/7/2015 4:35:00 PM

I suspect the truth is actually a stripper everytime I hear about her the truth that is, she's naked. Maybe if she left her clothes on occasionally we wouldn't stand there our mouth opened wide in shock...or not! Ok I think I am done with my siliness so on to your write. Great poem, sound advice.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/6/2015 4:39:00 PM

there's much wisdom in this poem, eileen, and you've exposed it quite brilliantly here...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/6/2015 10:40:00 AM

This is a very effective poem that speaks to the value of discernment. Actions always speak louder than words. True commitment is measured more by time than initial thrill.

David Meade

Date: 1/6/2015 9:10:00 AM

Your poem made me stop -- I am guilty of this sin . . . of hiding truth, of falsehoods ? . . . I pray for a truthful heart and words and actions that reflect this light.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/6/2015 5:04:00 AM

The naked Truth is, somehow, like medicine: It is bitter to the taste but salutary for the health! Unfortunately the many are not willing to go through the experience of the bitter taste and prefer "sugar coated words" although they know their health is in peril! It takes a very stand up person to accept the truth and that you are looking for to find, dear Eileen, in this magnificent Magnum Opus of yours! Profound, provoking and appealing poem! A seven, of course!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/6/2015 4:33:00 AM

- Well written, Eileen - It is better to tell the truth and let someone cry, than telling a lie and get someone to smile - To hide the truth is the first step toward the lie - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Tim Smith

Date: 1/6/2015 3:20:00 AM

Great....I always want to know...I can handle the truth...I'm afraid of the silence...hugs Tim

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/6/2015 2:13:00 AM

Honesty and lies i meant..Sorry for typos dear

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/6/2015 2:15:00 AM

Thanks, sweetie. You are glowing in your new avatar. Absolutely glowing. Hugs

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 1/6/2015 2:12:00 AM

Yes such sugar coated lies are the cause of eternal diabethees. the one that make us blind and amputate every inch of our existence one at atime.I prefer the painful honwsty to sweetest liws oe play on words at all times. What a deep clever message sweet lady.

Justin Bordner

Date: 1/6/2015 2:09:00 AM

To want love is to want truth, the veracity of a heart that beats for your faith...trust the love within, and then you'll know difference between love and lies. Your wisdom is salty, yet nourishing Eileen...J.A.B.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 1/6/2015 2:12:00 AM

Hello, Eagle! :) You have a nice honest heart, my dear. You say things as they are. I appreciate that in you. SO good to see your EYES here! Thanks for the visit....Hugs. Hey, you're the first to post.