Charles Henderson Poet Sonnet

The Lie and True Love

Sincere the word when the planted seed
springs forth from truth the bounty of it’s fruit.
Consuming lies wrought in word or deed, 
bind tight downwind foul smell of ill repute

Truth holds firm upon life’s path anon
lighting the course planned by heaven above.
Yet when we lie today, and then beyond
The sham will hide while we seek to find love

Behind each oath and the taste of each kiss
Behind sweet words and each loving caress
The lie, waiting until some short remiss,
 ascends to the surface bringing distress

True love waits for the chance to come inside
It should not have to face lies, lies, then hide

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Robert Lindley December 7, 2016 at 9:04 AM I agree completely with Keith and his comment. This is avery fine sonnet, and a pleasure to read this fine morn..

Keith Bickerstaffe December 4, 2015 at 11:36 PM BRAVO Charles! A masterful piece with a smooth cadence, fine rhyming and a true to life sentiment. Best wishes, Keith Charles Henderson December 7, 2016 at 12:53 PM Thank you Keith. Fortunately was one of those times when the bird deposits a poem on your shoulder and you simply have to wipe it off. Such a pleasure when that does happen. Frankly it is one of the reasons I no longer write for contests. I hope by not participating I am not letting down my long time friends. But I no longer enjoy the rat race. I need a slower pace.