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My yo daughter dropped this on me verbatim when I told her that lying ...

My sister once had a dream, that was driving her crazy. It seemed so real, but it was very faint and hazy. She thought it was real but couldn’t remember who. She said, “if I don’t figure this out, what will I do?” I said to her, “I remember it well.” And all the details to her I did tell. It made her happy, she went on her marry way, I felt bad when I remembered better the very next day. Now that she was happy, I didn’t know what I should say. We’d seen the silly thing in a high school play. If I tell her the truth, she’ll be really mad. Is this little white lie really that bad?

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Shirley Hawkins

Date: 12/18/2023 6:35:00 PM

It would have hurt your sister if you told her the truth and would have upset you to do so. like many other people I don't like any sort of lives but sometimes a little white lie is the kindest option. I wish you and yours a very Happy Christmas and I hope 2024 brings you a contented, healthy and peaceful life. Take care, Bill. Shirley

Bill Baker
Date: 12/18/2023 8:41:00 PM

Thanks for your comments, Shirley, and thanks for the season's greeting. I wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year! Smiles and Blessings throughout 2024, my friend. Bill

Valsa George

Date: 12/17/2023 3:20:00 AM

I feel that you want to keep your conscience so pure. Over even a white lie you seem to be so concerned. You thought only of helping your sister some how.I have said many white lies to escape punishment from my parents. I appreciate your innocence dear Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/17/2023 11:36:00 AM

Thanks, Valsa, I kind of overdo the guilt sometimes. I know my intention was to help her all along. Blessings my dear friend. Bill

Deb M

Date: 12/16/2023 3:25:00 PM

White lies can be a gift of kindness Mr W! Its those huge big black ones you have to be careful with!! Hehe….Told any of them lately…..l think not you are too nicer a person for them…..so you are all good my texan buddy! Ha….Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 12/16/2023 5:59:00 PM

Thanks Deb, I appreciate your kind comments, my Auusie mate. :-) Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Hugs, Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 12/16/2023 6:13:00 AM

I believe that white lies are essentially acts of benevolence. I am delighted with this lighthearted poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/16/2023 6:00:00 PM

I think the intent makes a big difference in how a person looks at the little ones. Thanks for the visits and comments, my friend. Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/15/2023 7:49:00 AM

A kind act is not one to be sorry for! So nice to read Bill! Happy Friday!

Bill Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 12:38:00 PM

Thanks for the positive comment, Mike. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/15/2023 6:56:00 AM

I think in most cases white lies are mostly acts of kindness. I enjoyed this playful piece.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 12:38:00 PM

Thanks, Rick. It seems to be the majorities opinion. Have a great week, my friend. Bill

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/15/2023 4:57:00 AM

If good is intended how can it hurt? You followed your instincts Bill and in some way that is a form of truth. Wishing you and Sara a wonderful Christmas and New Year. SuZ

Bill Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:19:00 PM

Thanks for your visit, your comment and for the season's greetings, Suz. We appreciate them, our friend. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! and a Big Hug! Bill & Sara Baker

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/15/2023 3:24:00 AM

A little white lie can keep anxieties away. You did right by your sister Bill… Belle

Bill Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:22:00 PM

Thank you, Belle, it makes me feel better that so many of you are encouraging and not thinking it was so bad to try and help her. Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Big hug, Bill

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/14/2023 6:14:00 PM

I'm not so sure about this quasi-honesty, but it seems to have worked for the better. I enjoyed the poem.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/14/2023 8:04:00 PM

I'm with you Hilda, but it helped my sister. Thanks for the comments, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/14/2023 6:07:00 PM

One golf ball to another: "Tell the truth!" 2nd ball: "How can I, with the lie I've got!" ~ Arrrrggggghhhhh

Bill Baker
Date: 12/15/2023 4:31:00 PM

Another show of wit, gw. I like it! Have a great Hanukkah! a poet friend in Texas, Bill By the way, thanks for the help your Bears gave my Cowboys with that big win! Tom bad it a little late to make the playoff, I think. We'll see.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/14/2023 1:32:00 PM

what a cute idea this was for a little white lie. I think it's harmless!

Bill Baker
Date: 12/14/2023 5:12:00 PM

Thanks, it seemed right at the time. Most here seem to agree. I hope your weekend goes well, my friend. Hugs, Bill

Silent One

Date: 12/14/2023 10:47:00 AM

Lying is bad, sometimes the truth is better, but it seems this time it was important for you to say what you said.. Your poem is a reminder of times when we have to do such things.. Expressed very well as always..

Bill Baker
Date: 12/14/2023 11:33:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment, my friend. In the moment, it felt right, initially I didn't lie, I truly thought it was me, it was later making the decision not to tell her the truth that weighted on me. Have a good day. Bill

Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 12/14/2023 9:49:00 AM

Little white lies are not at all bad, if they make someone happy.... Enjoyed reading your story Bill... Thank you so much for your visit to my page... God bless you and your loved ones... ~ Ani

Bill Baker
Date: 12/14/2023 4:27:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Ani. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Jay Narain

Date: 12/14/2023 9:27:00 AM

Sometimes with luck, it helps.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/14/2023 4:31:00 PM

It did in this case. Thanks for the comment, Jay. Have a pleasant weekend, my friend. Bill

Andrew John

Date: 12/14/2023 6:00:00 AM

Some white lies are, well, white, and can, of course, be useful. Nicely put here, Bill B.

Bill Baker
Date: 12/14/2023 6:39:00 AM

Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Andrew. Have a great day! Bill

Hilo Poet

Date: 12/14/2023 5:32:00 AM

A very pleasant reading on this Thursday morning, Bill. It's a mere mentioning of that mini phrase 'white lie' that the dynamics of its aim was to purpose a genteel aura donning a lucid veil to cover a dire situation to dissipitate, revealing an act of kindness has rendered said situation being null and void with the answer you sought for and did receive, in her smile, and even if the truth became known to her in future hence, she'll know 'twas agape love had manifested in you. Aloha, William

Bill Baker
Date: 12/14/2023 6:40:00 AM

Thank you for your thorough comments, Hilo. I appreciate them. Aloha, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/14/2023 4:34:00 AM

I believe the intention behind the action speaks volumes about your character. I know that such things trouble you, for you dislike deception. But your love and concern for your sister in this situation was a blessing for her. Well done! I appreciate your reflective character, eastside writing bear

Bill Baker
Date: 12/14/2023 6:43:00 AM

Thank you for your beautiful mind, Sara. My first love was the way you think. Sometimes I over think things. :-) Have another great day! Hubby, Bill

Ink Empress

Date: 12/13/2023 10:05:00 PM

Ah white lies are harmless and it is with good intentions youve actually done that and shows how you can calm your loved ones.intentions do matter. I think white lies are sometimes ok. I do that too for my loved ones ones who go through severe anxiety, just so that they can relax a little bit. I love how you tell us your stories and real life experiences through poetry always. Its always more enjoyable to read reality than fiction for me. Pleasure reading this. Sending you and sara light always

Bill Baker
Date: 12/13/2023 10:51:00 PM

Thank you for your sincere comments, Ink. It's comforting to know that you enjoy reading my personal poetry. We write hoping that some will enjoy our words and some it will resonate with their heart. Blessings and light, Bill

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/13/2023 8:09:00 PM

A little white lie never hurts Bill, it can bring closure to others. Tom

Bill Baker
Date: 12/13/2023 9:22:00 PM

Thanks, my friend. Have a nice evening. Bill

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/13/2023 7:34:00 PM

Hi Bill, There's always a bit o' truth in every tall tale. Now you've created another, and told it so well. Happy holiday wishes for you and yours, with eggnog. -Richard

Bill Baker
Date: 12/13/2023 9:23:00 PM

Thanks, Richard, especially for eggnog. :-) Bill

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/13/2023 6:55:00 PM

Oh my, this is such a creative poem.. Sometimes those 'little white lies" can calm someone's anxiety and remove the darkness hovering on them as the clouds of overthinking then rush away. I can too relate with dreaming about certain things and then not remembering, it makes one restless.. And in that moment, the innocense layered in the heart tends to believe everything.. And those little white lies come as saviours haha, specifically depending on the situation and perspective. Wonderful write!

Bill Baker
Date: 12/13/2023 7:08:00 PM

I remembered it so well, I thought it was me, then realized it was just a memory. LOL Her son told me to let it go, "Mom is happy, don't rock the boat." Thanks for the comment, Hiya. Have a pleasant evening, my friend. Bill