Paula Swanson Poet Tanka

Lie V.S. Truth

Once your lie is told,
covering tracks is needed.
Which leads to more lies.
The hurt caused by the first lie
compounds with the cover up.

Truth can be hard said.
But it stands up for itself.
Nothing else needed.
Truth can hurt when it's spoken.
A single word, that does heal.

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Debra Mundine April 21, 2019 at 6:35 PM Profoundness and wisdom and worded in an articulate and eloquent manner. Good read that short and sweet. D. Kay

Kim Hilliker August 14, 2010 at 11:01 AM A good memory is not needed when you're honest. Truth be told. :-)

Susan Mills August 12, 2010 at 2:12 PM I like your analysis of truth vs. lie. The waters can get murky between the two sometimes. But you stated clearly the difference here. I agree! Love, Susan