Jan Oskar Hansen Poet Narrative

The Voice Within

The Voice Within 
Truth is a beautiful bird that seeks the light of knowledge
but it also has sharp talons to grab hold of and expose lies,
and falseness that dissipate in the sight of veracity.

But are all truths good for everyone isn´t there moments 
in life when a small lie can safe life or stop the crying of 
a distressed child or comfort the grieving?

The insistence of absolute truth can with time become 
cold and tyrannical, shows no mercy holds no love, lacks 
human understanding and passion.

Truth seeker can be sadists taking delight in suffering of
those who have been caught in the confusing of untrue,
of what professional liars call: “To misspeak”   

 Truth without empathy is therefore useless we need to
hear the inner voice and listen to its song; at dawn it sings 
so softly you will be moved to make the right choice.

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Louise Holley March 30, 2014 at 8:30 AM Blimey this is so good. I agree with your thoughts here. I prefer honesty but only when mixed with good intention. Tact and thought are always needed because speech is not free if someone else pays the price in a negative way. But then the truth is often manipulated to suit circumstances in a word loving world. Jan Oskar Hansen March 31, 2014 at 8:55 AM thank you Louise

Amy Green March 30, 2014 at 8:26 AM Truth is a beautiful bird that seeks the light of knowledge but it also has sharp talons to grab hold of and expose lies, Great metaphor. Awe inspiring write! Jan Oskar Hansen March 31, 2014 at 8:56 AM thank you Amy