Fragmented Truths

Fragmented truths intermingled with lies,
falsehoods wrapped up in alluring disguise.

Beware the deceiver's beguiling song.
His only desire is to do you wrong.
He'll take what is false and make it sound true,
Unless you're prepared he'll make a fool of you
           with
                       his
fragmented truths intermingled with lies, 
falsehoods wrapped up in alluring disguise. 

"Did God really say....?", the enemy once asked,
of the two who had been personally tasked,
with upholding His standard of holiness.
They believed the deceiver and Oh! what a mess,
           because
                             of
fragmented truths intermingled with lies,
falsehoods wrapped up in alluring disguise.

Our enemy works the same way today,
twisting the truth to lead us astray,
then causing the guilt of our sin to torment,
but that's why Jesus our Savior was sent
            to
                     rescue
                                    us
                                              from
fragmented truths intermingled with lies,
falsehoods wrapped up in alluring disguise.

9/30/16
For Brian Strand's All Yours (Apr 11) Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Koron Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 7:24 PM
Very well done, Kim! Congratulations on you win! It is very well deserved!
Merryman Avatar
July 2, 2021 at 7:52 PM
Thank you, Thomas!
Stathakis Avatar
April 12, 2021 at 8:15 PM
I love your powerful refrain and the rhythm that you created in your poem. Congratulations Kim!
Carber Avatar
April 11, 2021 at 2:30 PM
Sadly, this is more true than ever, Kim-- and the worst deceivers are called politicians-- congrats on your win!
Babcock Avatar
August 26, 2019 at 12:03 PM
OH this is so true Kim and I like this inspirational poem. So well said and penned. love phyl
Merryman Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 2:17 PM
Thank you, Phyllis! I'm glad you liked it!
Wolf Avatar
August 21, 2019 at 11:16 AM
Powerful refrain and tremendous TRUTH in this poem. Bravo, Kim. :) gw
Merryman Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 2:14 PM
Thank you, Gershon!
Mcconnell Avatar
August 20, 2019 at 3:36 PM
Such a brilliant penned write Kim, indeed we must be on our guard against the evil one continually. Thanks for this reminder!
Merryman Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 2:12 PM
Thank you, Gordon!
Mchattie Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 6:43 PM
I don't think we have ever had such a time where lying is seen as necessary to make money and get 'clicks.' News people are no longer concerned with reporting the news... but in reporting their version so people move that 'mouse. Have a good day.
Merryman Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 10:27 PM
You are so right, David. Thank you for your comment!
Adams Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 6:38 PM
Sad that the snake sheds its skin and hides in many forms... lies are always fragmented when one is trying to win you over but the truth always comes around eventually... great write :) hugs
Merryman Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 10:27 PM
Thank you, Sandra!
Canerdy Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 3:24 PM
Well-written, poetically realistic! Janice
Merryman Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 10:26 PM
Thank you, Janice!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 1:08 PM
Excellent write with much truth!
Merryman Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 10:26 PM
Thank you, Kim!
One Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 9:12 AM
Sad that there are so many like this in the world..
Merryman Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 10:25 PM
Yes it is. Thank you for stopping by, Silent One!
Andresen Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 8:16 AM
- Falsehoods wrapped up ... ... does not give credibility, Kim - Even if we wrap it in cotton or silk ... it would be lies - Great written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Merryman Avatar
August 19, 2019 at 10:24 PM
Thank you for your comments, Anne-Lise!
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