The Truth

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The truth stood downcast in the lie So lost from the will to stay strong From hope left to languish and sigh Like notes left to sing in my song Deceit mocked the voice of my heart The truth stood downcast in the lie When virtue and due played no part With no care that honor must die If pride offered no reason why To live by my own sense of debt The truth stood downcast in the lie While love would not bid thee forget My soul left in turmoil and strife From no tear left spent from my eye As purpose takes leave of this life The truth stood downcast in the lie The Truth Stood Downcast In The Lie Contest 07/26/2016

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Andrew Jarvis

Date: 2/11/2017 1:11:00 PM

This is lovely,thank you.

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/11/2017 1:52:00 PM

Thank you Jarvis...

John Hamilton

Date: 8/17/2016 10:49:00 AM

This is really really good Charlie! Not sure if I've read you before but now I will, this is stunning really, and a very difficult form.A7

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/17/2016 12:10:00 PM

I really appreciate the encouragement John, thanks for spending a little time with me...

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/8/2016 8:57:00 PM

Oh my, you outdid yourself, Charlie. This is a difficult form to say the least, and you have made it heartfelt with remorse and self introspection. Loved this one !! I predict it will do well !!

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/8/2016 9:34:00 PM

Thank you Carrie. It was my first attempt at this form. Based on the results of my other contest entry's, I won't be holding my breath, but it's always fun to try...

Phillip Garcia

Date: 7/29/2016 10:04:00 PM

If mine was nice than yours is a masterpiece. Goodness - sensational write. You make this flow so naturally, congratulations on the wonderful effort

Charlie Smith
Date: 7/29/2016 10:36:00 PM

You are too kind Phillip, thank you...