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Pure Honesty

What’s needed now is pure honesty. Transparency, please transparency. What good is there in an illusion? It will lead to a false conclusion. Must I inquire of you like a sleuth? To ever hope to receive the truth. Even a near truth is still a lie. A change is needed before we die. Keeping secrets from one another, Leads to conflicts when they discover, The things you’ve said, were only half true, And they realize they can’t trust you. It takes great effort, once you’ve misled, More times than not the friendship is dead. It will take hard work to overcome, The lack of trust you have in someone. Forgive one another of the past. Make a pledge this time it will last. Always be honest in what you say, Using pure honesty is the best way.

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Joe Maverick

Date: 4/28/2023 10:19:00 PM

So true here Bill..I suppose that is the reason The worlds pressures get us into the realm of Untruths? Its all a but childish really.' But most Fall for it..I watched a black African Leader on T V doing some ceremony 'he was suited there Was a uniformed soldier behind him with a row Of medals on his chest, and he was adressing Some problem maybe with the west.? Yet The whole impression to me was how much Conforming was going on to a system of the Weat 'that had just done such during covid.!

Bill Baker
Date: 6/3/2023 4:36:00 PM

The illusion is growing and Truth is being hidden at the same time my friend.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/29/2023 8:45:00 PM

I agree, Joe. It's all about how people appear to be and seldom who they actual are. Thanks for the visit and thoughtful comments, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Joe Maverick
Date: 4/28/2023 10:20:00 PM

And that was all lies bolstered By pomp and posturing !

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/24/2023 8:43:00 PM

WoW! Bill, I agree with the message of your well written write. Walking in honesty the best way to go. Dishonesty begets dishonesty and so forth and so one. Good write and advice. Have a good evening my friend:-) Alexis

Bill Baker
Date: 4/25/2023 9:39:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis. Your comments are always encourageing. I'll visit your poetry soon, my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 4/21/2023 3:05:00 PM

Once trust is broken, it is hard to repair. Honesty is the best policy, and it makes for a better life for everyone. Thank you, Bill, for this wise poem. Take care, Shirley

Bill Baker
Date: 4/21/2023 5:20:00 PM

Thank you, Shirley, for the visit and comment my friend. Have a joyful week! Bill

Ann Peck

Date: 4/19/2023 1:46:00 PM

You're so right, Bill. Maybe we've created a world too difficult to bear, so we turn to illusion. We're in a computer loop: We've changed the world to the way it is, then go about changing it to the way it is. Could we even believe honesty now? But your poem is great! :)

Bill Baker
Date: 4/19/2023 4:33:00 PM

I would agree we all live in the illusion we have created ... atlease most of the time. Some are beginning to comprehend how unaware we are and trying to live a more authentic life by seperating themselves to some degree from the world or the world's perception of reality. Thanks for the visit and mindful comment, Ann. Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 4/19/2023 5:19:00 AM

Wise words, indeed, Bill. Hiding behind lies or half-truths will not get us past the finishing line with flying colours! Nothing beats honesty. ~ Best regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 4/19/2023 7:12:00 AM

Thank you for your comment and visit, Paul. Best regards to you. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Eve Roper

Date: 4/18/2023 8:18:00 PM

So wish all of the above... honest is the caring word. Well said, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/19/2023 7:11:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and the comment, Eve. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/18/2023 1:06:00 PM

This thought-provoking poem aims to elevate human morality to heaven's heights, dear friend, Bill. God bless you for this inspiring poetic marvel. Blessings.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/18/2023 5:08:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and the kind words of encouragment, Demetrious. It is an honor to call you my friend. Be safe and enjoy your week! Bill

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 4/18/2023 12:27:00 PM

What a sincere write Bill..We should forgive and forget, the problem i feel sometimes is that i can forgive, but how do I forget? Great write Bil. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/18/2023 5:11:00 PM

Forgeting is the harder of the two, I think, Memories are hard to let go of, but we all must keep moving on with our lives. If the memory is negative, we must let it go. Thanks for the visit and comment, my dear friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Len Gasun

Date: 4/17/2023 10:41:00 PM

Even a near truth is even a lie, i agree and some say it's just a white lie but still a lie, so even a small lie is not acceptable at all. I strongly agree my dear poet friend, sir Bill, using pure honesty is the best way. Once we lost trust it's not easy to earn back. Excellent poem of honesty my dear poet friend sir Bill. I'll fave this. I love and enjoyed this gorgeous write a lot. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always and your golden pen. Hugs

Bill Baker
Date: 4/18/2023 7:46:00 AM

Thank you for the visit my dear friend, and for the comment. Thanks for the FAV also. Hugs, Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/17/2023 5:59:00 PM

It's so true that there is no middle ground where honesty is concerned, Bill. A beautifully written poem, with a beautiful message. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 4/18/2023 7:48:00 AM

Thank you, Evelyn for the visit and comment. It's difficult sometimes, but honesty is the best policy as they say. Have a great week, my friend! Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/17/2023 4:27:00 PM

Honesty the best policy even if you're not, a politician. The truth brings us closer to God when one is ready, usually for the elderly, the youth is brought up to believe but, biology has it they will rebel. Some believers don't lie but they make politics their religion first, before God, I think and until that stops, the youth won't trust the truth. Some will come back to the truth indeed, and that's where your teachings come in, Bill. It's a great way to weed out your friends' as well if they are haters. So warm Bill, love it!

Bill Baker
Date: 4/18/2023 7:52:00 AM

Hate hurts the one that hates as much as the one they hate, Anaya. Love is supreme! Thanks for the visit and comment, my friend. Bill

Panagiota Romios

Date: 4/17/2023 1:36:00 PM

Good one, Bill. Panagiota..

Bill Baker
Date: 4/17/2023 2:31:00 PM

Glad you liked it, Panagiota. It was just some things I was thinking about, so I wrote a poem about it. Have a good day, my dear friend. Hugs, Bill

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/16/2023 5:18:00 PM

Yes, I completely agree ! Always be true to who you are and always be honest with others. To pick a favorite line within, well, it's impossible for me. Every word holds truth and I'm curling them softly around me and my heart. This should be printed and framed, my dear friend. I am placing this in my favorites, to read again and again. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Bill Baker
Date: 4/17/2023 7:21:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend, Brandy. Your encouragement is so comforting to me. Thanks for the FAV, it also means alot to me to know someone resonates with something I've written. Hugs, from a poet friend in Texas, Bill

Karen Croft

Date: 4/16/2023 2:29:00 AM

A very honest write. Enjoyed reading your poem this morning. Have a great weekend also!

Bill Baker
Date: 4/17/2023 7:23:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Karen. I'm just getting back the reading, commenting and writing again. Have a great week, my friend! Bill

Joe Dimino

Date: 4/15/2023 7:00:00 PM

I had a girlfriend, years ago, that lied about everything -- once, in honesty I believe, a rare occasion for her, she told me that the toughest part was forgetting who you told what to. Often coming back to haunt her. I befriended her anyway, but it was trying at times. Blessings my friend. Excellent read!

Bill Baker
Date: 4/17/2023 7:29:00 AM

I read a really good book on this subject, "The People Of The Lie" by Peck. It was very insightful, and cover the topic of lying and the consequences well. Thanks for the comments, Joe, and the visit my friend. Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/15/2023 10:23:00 AM

Honesty is the only way. Good one, Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 4/15/2023 3:46:00 PM

Thanks for the visit and comments, Andrea. I'm just getting back to reading, writing and commenting here at poetry soup. The last 15 months have been a real challenge with Sara's injuries, surgery and physical therapy for the last 7 months. I'll be reading your poetry often now that I'm back. Good to see you again, I've missed your poetry and your comments on mine. Hugs, Bill

Daniel Turner

Date: 4/15/2023 6:31:00 AM

Well written and very true, Bill. A pleasure to read you this morning. Have a great weekend.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/15/2023 7:47:00 AM

Thank you for the visit and comment, Daniel. Enjoy this day the Lord has given, Bill

Gary Radice

Date: 4/15/2023 3:42:00 AM

Couldn't agree more Bill. I'll add that you need a very good memory to lie and it takes strength and courage to admit the truth. Are you listening politicians on this side of The Pond? Yes! I'm talking about you! :) I worry on the wider scale with the advent of AI that things are only going to become even trickier when trying to uncover the whole truth. Great poem and glad to read you again. Cheers - Gary

Bill Baker
Date: 4/15/2023 7:51:00 AM

Thanks for the comments, Gary. I agree, and would add, AI is definately a game changer. It opens up so many new opportunities, but is it a blessings or a curse? It's all comes down to how it is used. Cheers, Bill

Stephan McBride

Date: 4/14/2023 8:09:00 PM

Great poem of truth my friend, love it

Bill Baker
Date: 4/15/2023 7:52:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Stephen. Have a great weekend! A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 4/14/2023 8:00:00 AM

You write the truth. Outstanding message in this poem. Thanks Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 4/14/2023 8:03:00 AM

Thanks for the visit and comment, Kenneth. Have a great week my friend. Bill

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/14/2023 5:35:00 AM

Though difficult at times the truth is always best! Bill, you have crafted a gem here. not only in its message but in its beautiful composition!! Happy Friday!

Bill Baker
Date: 4/14/2023 8:05:00 AM

Happy Friday to you too, Mike. Thanks for the visit and comment. I haven't been very active for a while now and I'm just getting back to reading, writing and commenting. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/13/2023 7:54:00 PM

Message to our current President and last umpteen! PLEASE READ THIS POEM. (Yes, you too, Jimmy Carter, aka 'Mr. Trust Me.')

Bill Baker
Date: 4/13/2023 8:15:00 PM

Thanks, Gershon, it could help. Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/13/2023 3:37:00 PM

Hello Bill my poet friend, I read this poem slowly. Yes honesty is good between a married couple. without that the relationship is nothing. Enjoy your evening my poet friend. /Darlene\

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 4/14/2023 7:04:00 AM

Hello Bill I am glad that you are back.Your welcome my poet friend. /Blessings /Darlene\

Bill Baker
Date: 4/13/2023 5:22:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, my poetess friend. Glad to be back. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/13/2023 10:59:00 AM

A wonderful write. Love the ending. Good to see you writing. Have a blessed day writing away..............

Bill Baker
Date: 4/13/2023 5:21:00 PM

Good to be back. Working my way back into activity here at poetry soup. Thanks for readings and commenting on my poetry, my dear friend. Hugs, Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/13/2023 9:53:00 AM

A near truth indeed is used by the devil…old as time! Great poem, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 4/13/2023 5:20:00 PM

I agree, Kim. A standard trip for the devil. Thanks for the comment, my friend. Bill