They Hate Me For Speaking the Truth

They hate me for speaking the truth,
For daring to show them the proof.
I'm silenced, my voice is suppressed,
Ignored, dismissed and oppressed.

I speak the truth, I speak my mind,
But somehow I keep falling behind.
Their lies are louder, their words are strong,
But I won't give up, I'll carry on.

They hate me for shedding light,
For exposing their wrongs and making them right.
They try to silence me with their hate,
But truth is stronger, it's not too late.

I'll keep speaking, I'll keep fighting,
With every word, with every writing.
I won't be silenced, I won't hide,
I'll keep speaking the truth with pride.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Nicholsen Avatar
February 15, 2024 at 6:40 PM
This is an amazing piece many blessings keep writing.
Starking Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Thank you so much Yolanda
Greenhough Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 8:30 AM
I'm with you on this one. You have to be brave and strong. Thank you for this poem. Thank you for speaking the truth.
Starking Avatar
December 25, 2023 at 8:56 AM
Thanks again Hilda
John Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 2:23 AM
I do like some free verse, but also rather like this kind of stuff: great thoughts expressed in rhyme. Thanks, Matt.
Starking Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 3:35 AM
Thanks Andrew
Perna Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Love this poem! I can truly relate to your message! Great writing!
Starking Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 6:33 PM
Thanks Diane
Kulkarni Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 9:29 AM
Powerful lines!! Keep up the good work and be proud!
Starking Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 6:33 PM
Thanks smita
Richmond Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 8:37 AM
That is how the world has been since the entry of sin. You are in good company, they hated Jesus too. Keep on speaking. Keep on writing. The pen is more powerful than the sword.
Starking Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 6:32 PM
Thank you so much
That is How the World is about. You spoke the truth. Nice poem
Starking Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Thanks
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