Alunamda Yokwe Poet Couplet

Honesty

Honesty

 

Is omission dishonest, a deliberate deception,

Or is it a weapon, to use at my discretion?

To be open and honest of all of my flaws.

Or build walls, fences, barricades and doors?

 

I sit and I ponder just how much of me,

Is acceptable to divulge, or keep mystery?

Is knowing me enough; face value, to you

Will we come un stuck, if honesty’s the glue?

 

With whom do I entrust the lock to my key,

Or from whom do a guard my inner sanctity?

Should my life be laid open, naked and bare,

For all passers by who choose to stop and stare?

 

What if I leave one or two things out,

Does that give you the right to scream and shout?

If I accept my past journeys and allow you to see,

Can you say you won’t judge, with full clarity?

 

Life is not simple, a flat sea, a calm breeze.

The roads less travelled, some travel with ease.

So I ask once more,

Is honesty a trait or is it a flaw,

To be used as a weapon or settle a score?

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Daniel Schack July 19, 2019 at 6:54 AM honesty is supposed to be the best policy, but not necessarily. googool honesty by billy joel, a great song . feel free to see/comment on mine on poetrysoup.com. nice write. write on. daniel schack. be well. Alunamda Yokwe July 21, 2019 at 11:43 AM Thanks for the feedback and for the song recommendation.

Edward Orozco January 27, 2019 at 10:36 AM Well put piece! I believe it's our honesty that defines us. We all have that choice to make.

Gareth James January 22, 2019 at 11:34 AM A deep poem. Very well written and thought provoking. You are a very talented writer. Don't stop and please keep posting. X

Caren Krutsinger January 22, 2019 at 5:30 AM Alunamda, I cannot help but wonder what your career choice is? I am an elementary school counselor, and we could use your mind and your wit in our profession if you ever think you might want to uplift and love a bunch of children who will adore you. Alunamda Yokwe January 22, 2019 at 7:57 AM I am a stay at home mum at present. I trained as a primary school teacher, took a career brake to have my first child and the re entered the working world as a registered manager for adults with working disabilities. My youngest has just turned 3 so the career brake will come to an end shortly.