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Discreet

I know we've been taught to believe
that it's wrong to willfully deceive.
But raw truth causes cutting pain,
and friendships are never the same.
If rumors about a friend are spoken
deny them, pay them not a token.
If you're asked to judge another,
bypass his flaws, be as his brother.
Nothing good flows from words stark
hide them, bury them in the dark.
I confess none of this is anything new,
only affirming what you already knew.

Copyright © Paul Schneiter | Year Posted 2021

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Charlotte Puddifoot Date: 2/18/2022 1:50:00 PM wise words..i'm very discreet.;) lol Login to Reply Paul Schneiter Date: 2/18/2022 3:30:00 PM Thank you, Charlotte, for your kind comment. Hugs, Paul

Silpika Kalita Date: 11/26/2021 7:32:00 AM Each and every syllable is universal and true to the core. Sometimes, grapevine is in the air from the known ones and people might be get trapped by the pretended innocence, needn't yo be paid heed of. So much this poem has said for the mementos introspection... Silpika Login to Reply

Deb M Date: 10/28/2021 10:57:00 PM Hi Paul…..I really enjoyed this poem and others I’ve read…..all so full of heart! Debx Login to Reply

Joanna Davis Date: 7/21/2021 12:58:00 PM I loved your poem, so profound, and so true least we forget. Login to Reply Paul Schneiter Date: 7/21/2021 5:27:00 PM Thank you, jo. I value and appreciate your kind, supportive comment. All good wishes, with hugs, Paul

Gershon Wolf Date: 7/6/2021 3:32:00 PM Beautifully expressed, Paul. Timeless words of wisdom here. A FAVE for me. Thanks, Gershon Login to Reply Paul Schneiter Date: 7/6/2021 8:18:00 PM I'm grateful to you, Gershon, for your kind words. I hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Paul

Lindsay Laurie Date: 7/3/2021 10:36:00 PM Hello Paul … so often gossip with little substance grows on the grapevine and soon everything is blown out of proportion. Your verse is a lesson for these gossipers Paul - Lindsay Login to Reply Paul Schneiter Date: 7/5/2021 12:16:00 PM Thank you, Lindsay. I wonder why it is that we so often tend to think the worst about others. It doesn't cost us anything to give them the benefit of the doubt--to think well of them. Hugs & Love, Paul

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 6/30/2021 10:42:00 AM Well said. I agree with what you wrote and wish all would follow. Not many follow although these things are repeated often Login to Reply Paul Schneiter Date: 6/30/2021 8:13:00 PM Thank you, Rama, for your kind, supportive comment. I value your words. Blessings, Paul

Kim Merryman Date: 6/29/2021 7:39:00 PM An excellent message, Paul! It's one we have heard before but need a reminder every now and then. Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply Paul Schneiter Date: 6/29/2021 8:42:00 PM Thank you, Kim. I value and appreciate your thoughtful comment. The poem doesn't get high marks for originality, but perhaps its message (as you note) makes it viable. Hugs, Paul