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A Moral Question

When hardened facts present themselves, 
we sometimes try denying.
But when our heart rejects what’s real,
is that the same as lying?

Truth seeks to find receptive minds
upon our hearts, it's spying.
But when we fail to face such facts,
our eyes succumb to crying.

When truth prevails and souls accept,
we feel our doubts go flying. 
So only then we feel real peace,
and tearful eyes start drying.

Copyright © Robert Zimmerman | Year Posted 2024

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Panagiota Romios Date: 3/19/2024 6:52:00 PM Truth is the onky reakty that is, We are living in an alternate universe. Which in my opinion seems to be quite prevalent these days. This is the thoughtful ride. Thank you Robert going to be white top it like spring and so on.. Congratulate you I’m taking on the subject that is rarely written upon here and I appreciate you. I will leave it to the other post to make judgments. All I know is no truth means living a lie. Pangie.xx it’s the very sad way to exist if at all.. Pange Login to Reply Robert Zimmerman Date: 3/20/2024 5:07:00 AM Hello Pange. Thank you very much for your positive comments about the content and style of my poem. I appreciate your support. Z

Gary Radice Date: 2/16/2024 9:23:00 PM Hi Robert Your rhyming is masterful and your message is beautifully conveyed. None of your rhymes are overworked or forced. That takes a lot of skill. I note too from your comments below that you have taken time to get this to a point whereby you are happy with things. Your approach ticks all my poet boxes. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Gary Radice Date: 2/17/2024 9:22:00 PM I believe that anyone is marketable with the right people behind them. Sounds to me Robert that that particular critic lacked the creativity of thought and vision that someone in his / her position should possess. ‘Excessive rhyming’?? That doesn’t make sense. :) Methinks you dodged a bullet. Cheers - Gary Robert Zimmerman Date: 2/17/2024 7:18:00 PM Hello Gary. Thank you very much for your kind and uplifting words. Last year, I lost a publishing deal because one of the company's critics claimed that my use of rhyme and meter was excessive and not marketable. I accept that I may not be marketable, but I will remain committed to writing from my heart and sharing my genuine thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. Thank you again. Robert

Janice Canerdy Date: 2/12/2024 2:49:00 PM Robert, you have penned a thoughtful piece on the difficulty but necessity of facing undeniable TRUTHS! Janice Login to Reply Robert Zimmerman Date: 2/12/2024 5:10:00 PM Hello Janice. I am very pleased to read your comments about this poem. Thank you very much for your insightful observation. Z

Brian K. Bilverstone Date: 1/30/2024 9:42:00 AM How easy it is sometimes to deny the bald and unpalatable facts. And yet, as you have so beautifully pointed out, peace ultimately comes from acceptance. Very well written. Login to Reply Robert Zimmerman Date: 1/30/2024 4:56:00 PM Thank you, Brian. I wrote this one at least 10 times to get the message the way I wanted it. Z