The Truth Will Set You Free

You are scared to let go of the familiar;
the familiar has a feigned ignorance of making you feel safe and comfortable.
You dismiss the voice of reason,
because you are blinded by the sole thing that barricades you.

Be true to yourself:
“If you shut up truth and bury it under the ground,
it will but grow, and gather to itself such explosive power 
that the day it bursts through, it will blow up everything in its way” (Emile Zola; 1840-1902)

You must find strength.
Surround yourself with what is positive.
Be strong.
Strength, truth and belief in yourself are the keys to unlocking 
all that binds you.

You are a free spirit;
No person characterizes your being;
No person dictates how you think, act or speak;
No person controls your life;
No person except for yourself.

Diana-Marie Bombardieri
2006

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 4/16/2012 12:17:00 PM
Powerful poem...I enjoyed this much.
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Date: 4/16/2012 11:56:00 AM
....and I am totally agree with you Diana-Marie !!!! Very true indeed. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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Date: 4/16/2012 11:31:00 AM
The talent spreads through the family. A very good write. Hugs michael
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