My Truths

“Alternative truths are an oxymoron.” by poet.

                        What do my truths look like?
            In an ideal world, everyone would recognize them;
but we do not live in that world, do we?
My truths don't mean I leave no room for imagination;
                        life is more subtle than that.
Humans are not machines; truth needs the flexibility to bend
without compromising the integrity of its meaning in our lives.
      Telling a child that there's a Santa Clause isn't true;
            but there is no malicious in that deception,
                        it is a fabrication, a story.
All truths may appear to be absolute, but they're not;
            truths have varied interpretations based on how they are perceived.
      Truths are facts that stand alone;
                        without the need to believe or defend them.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/17/2024 3:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Very well thought out. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara K

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/17/2024 7:17:00 AM

Thanks, Sara; as always, I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Constance La France

Date: 11/13/2024 11:10:00 AM

Emile, congratulations on your win in my contest, like the quote, like the poem, well done, blessings, Constance

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/14/2024 6:55:00 AM

Thanks, Constance; I appreciate the placement and your comments, my friend. Emile.

Crystol Woods

Date: 11/11/2024 1:53:00 PM

Yess wonderful way to explain the gray areas many don't, aren't able, to see. I love the language you've used...xo

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/12/2024 6:26:00 AM

Thanks, Crystol; as always, I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/11/2024 6:48:00 AM

truth needs the flexibility to bend without compromising the integrity… Congratulations on yout top win, Emile! You are right that there is no malicious intent in telling a child there is a Santa Clause. Gift giving is a beautiful time. Love your quote! Congrats on your top win, my friend!

Emile Pinet
Date: 11/11/2024 7:27:00 AM

Thanks, Kim; as always, I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

I Am Anaya

Date: 10/31/2024 1:46:00 PM

I can't imagine life with no Santa Clause, but some folks do, an old folk story St Nick not so far off from the truth. Your truths have a sane and sober ring ! GL in the contest ~Anaya

Emile Pinet
Date: 10/31/2024 3:14:00 PM

Thanks, Anaya; I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.