The Truth of the Matter

The Truth of the Matter
By Kenneth Alexander

The writer within

Pen & paper at hand

Read like a spy

The truth of the matter

Sadder

Than expected

Love and hate

Hand in hand

Truth of the matter

Known and accepted

Here today

Bribes of sway

Gone tomorrow

Truth of the matter

Lies speaks louder
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A   Avatar
March 10, 2016 at 1:18 PM
nice to see this one once again... hugs. LINDA
A   Avatar
June 19, 2014 at 2:57 PM
thank you for the extra reply... on my comment...PD
Mehta Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 5:01 AM
Congratulations on a fine win in slamming contest, kenneth
Alexander Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 8:12 AM
Thank you, very much, Mr. Mehta
A   Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 1:03 AM
Kenneth.... Congratulations:) Thank you for the Slam Season Support... Stop by and enjoy my newest poem "Dear Mr President" OR my latest blog "Prettiest Poet Girl" if you like. No pressure. :):):) Hugs & Love ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
Alexander Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 8:13 AM
Hello, Destroyer A., thanks for the congrat's
Alexander Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 3:56 PM
Thanks, Destroyer. Now, If I could only get inspired, again! I think the group is doing the trick.
A   Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 3:43 PM
Kenneth, CONGRATULATIONS.... You sure slammed the slam.... Hugs... LINDA
Alexander Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 8:14 AM
I guess, 1st time ever. thank you!
Sietesantos Avatar
June 10, 2014 at 9:28 AM
Congratulations on a great win! Excellent slam!
Alexander Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 8:15 AM
Thank you!!
Walker  Avatar
June 9, 2014 at 8:22 PM
Congratulations on your win and thanks for supporting my slamming contest… Verlena
Alexander Avatar
June 17, 2014 at 8:18 AM
Hello, Verlena, this was interesting, indeed, very interesting. Makes me want to write some more!!
A   Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 2:06 PM
Hi Kenneth, thank you for the reply to my comment... Linda
Andresen Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 12:25 PM
- Warm welcome to PoetrySoup,Kenneth :) - I choose your first good written poem - Nice to meet you :) - Hope you will be satisfied with our "soup family" - we are many .. but has plenty of room for you too- PoetrySoup Rule1: Be kind and keep PoetrySoup a haven. PoetrySoup is a drama free zone(Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours.) Thank you posted your words and thoughts here, I want to come back to read more another day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Alexander Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 2:23 PM
Thank you, Anne, everyone has been welcoming, polite and encouraging. I look forward to reading poems of others and getting inspired!
Nance Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 5:53 PM
Very interesting thoughts, I think the same when i go to write, creeping through the voices in my head, trying to figure out all the emotions, all the stories, all the ideas, I don't know if that was your intention, but that is how I took your words, you dancing through the chaos searching for the truth. oh btw welcome to the soup :)
Alexander Avatar
June 8, 2014 at 2:17 PM
Hello, Casarah, your are correct; sitting, waiting for the inspiration to come--all those (worldly) issues keep flowing and I say, well, why not get it out it , too, on paper. "Pessimism anyone?"
A   Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Kenneth, , A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy the community, as I did when I first join, March 2010. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, in hopes it inspires you to write another poem. I'm looking forward to following you and your poetry ha-ha a special pair:) here's the link to the contest page. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_contests/ <---~Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@"
Alexander Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 12:37 PM
Thank you, Linda, looking forward to connectiing with everyone for inspiration.
Hyler Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 11:09 AM
Thank for sharing :)
A  Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 10:03 PM
Kenneth, ,, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight, in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile, others passed, when I first join the soup 4 years ago. I wish you the best when it comes to your compositions. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
Alexander Avatar
June 4, 2014 at 12:38 PM
Hello, Skat A., thanks for the welcome and "Hugs."
Gibson Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 6:24 PM
Welcome to PoetrySoup, Kenneth. Here's hoping you enjoy getting to know people in this community, Keep writing and enjoy reading the poetry of others. If you comment on other's poems, many will return the favor. Best wishes.
Alexander Avatar
June 3, 2014 at 6:37 PM
Thanks, Faye, really new to this (poetry stuff) looking forward to learning and conversing with other poet's.
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