The Colors of Truth

the shades of lies are many
but truth is cold and painful to touch
with lies comes guilt even a white shaded lie
but truth is slick and does not kill
the pain that comes from touching on truth
is a simmering flame that melts away ice.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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