Secrets

Everyone keeps secrets
Even though they say they don’t 
That they are honest to the core
But that is not true
We keep secrets for varies reasons
Some are meant to be a surprise
While others are to hide the truth or
 To spare feelings from being hurt
Some memories are just painful 
So, they are never spoken.
Unspoken truths are also known 
To be secrets, which when found out 
Can be the most hurtful 
For those we love the most.
So, choose very wisely and be 
very careful when keeping secrets
The trickiest parts of keeping secrets 
Is the damage they do to trust.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Lawrence Avatar
September 13, 2026 at 6:35 PM
ouch. I had to learn that lesson the hardest way. Well spoken.
Ray Avatar
August 14, 2026 at 2:11 PM
wise advice indeed, great poem on the subject, and deepest for me is holding in silence....it is not a secret but respect and such a wonderful gift....great poem
Franklin Avatar
August 26, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Thank you for your kind words, I hope you continue to read and enjoy my work. Sincerely Linda Franklin😊
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