My Truths

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My Truths Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Constance La France. Date written: 10/27/2024

"Half-truth and lie; six of one, half a dozen of the other. How about the whole truth?" - quote by poet.


                        I live and breathe my truths 
            as much as I speak them; I believe...
what I believe and I stubbornly stick to my convictions.
I believe Jesus Christ, my savior, died for my sins. 
                        I lack patience for disingenuous folks. 
What you give, you get back in the end, two-fold.
I express myself freely without fear of scorn or criticism. 
      I'm a coconut...tough exterior, soft on inside; gentle giant.  
            I'm moved by sincerity and thoughtfulness in people. 
                        I applaud courage, selflessness and humility.
Quasi-masochistic, i'm unsatisfied until I've bled to achieve an end. 
            One of the greatest things I've ever done; serving America. 
      Fatherhood has turned me into mush.
                        My most salient characteristic is my inner humanity.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/27/2024 6:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thanks for sharing a little about yourself with us. Sara K

Valsa George

Date: 11/25/2024 4:56:00 AM

Absolutely love this self assessment of yours. "I'm moved by sincerity and thoughtfulness in people. I applaud courage, selflessness and humility." These are not hollow words. I feel that you are utterly true to yourself. These are the qualities, I too seek in people. Beautifully written, dear Edward and Congratulations on your win.

Edward Ibeh
Date: 11/26/2024 7:40:00 AM