Tom Wright Poet Rhyme

Other Than, God, Who Can You Trust

Other Than, God,
Who Can You Trust ?
By: Tom Wright
6/5/98

Private people
some have chosen to be.
Not so
by some great design you see.
We've many thoughts
which we won't share.
To confide in others
we simply wouldn't dare.
We chance making an enemy
if this one rule we bend,
when sharing dark secrets
with a friend.
For the surest way
we might lose our hold.

Is in sharing things
that we don't want told.
We each tell one person
and on it goes.
Until at last we discover
most everyone knows.

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Lunarya Mornelithe November 29, 2024 at 2:57 PM This poem speaks an undeniable truth about the complexities of trust and the caution we exercise with our innermost thoughts. The straightforward yet poignant words remind us of the fragility of confidences and the ripple effect of sharing secrets. It’s a reflective piece that encourages discernment and highlights the importance of faith in something greater when human relationships may falter. Thank you for sharing this thoughtful and introspective work—it resonates deeply.