Let Truth Be the Catalyst For Good

When lies are spread, destruction reigns. Hearts break and love bears ugly stains. Truth is obscured; grief lurks ahead. Destruction reigns when lies are spread. Truths may be told with harsh intent. No good results, for none was meant! Some wield cold truths with words so bold. With harsh intent, truths may be told. Half-truths arise, that heinous mix, the cause of hurts time may not fix. Confusion leads to Truth’s demise. That heinous mix, half-truths arise. Before we speak, let’s taste each word. Truth’s pure intent cannot be blurred by lies or spite if good we seek. Let’s taste each word before we speak. September 9, 2022 entered in the Swap Quatrain Contest Placed 6th Sponsor: Emile Pinet November 12, 2022 entered in the 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 20 Poetry Contest Placed 5th Sponsor: Mark Toney