Trustworthy Telltales -

The words strut & rust can be derived from the mechanism of Trust,
Trust could not exist without doubt,suspicion and the possibility of failure,
would I desire Trust if I never had it,or couldn't have it,

many things to Trust such as creatures,currencies & concepts,
we can sustain faith in ideologies,instincts,and inspirations,
my first Trust must have been Mother,
second being invulnerability to death,

trusting the search and trusting the treasure of experience,
believing that if a man is a king for a moment then he is a king for a lifetime,
if courageous once,then gallantry can carry me again,

Trust is everything I have,it is everything that I've done
and everything that I will produce,
Trust is the morning rhythem telling me I can survive the dare of Day,
I can feel suffering yet surge,
the trustee of my Soul's account,
Trust delivers the itinerary of my intentions to the Eye of God's equity,
a warm water soothing the sting of society's satire,
bringing me to the tabernacle of plumb testimony,

trusting Life to give opportunity
and Death a passport beyond the portcullis of charity's charm,
finding gold in broken stones,
giving grief to the wicked & comfort to the confused & conquered,
to Trust that living a good Life is about developing strengths,
preventing stress from tresspassing upon your soul,
geological gusto on the rim of my religion,
I look at graveyards and say okay -

J.A.B.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2014 at 3:34 PM
A meaningful discussion on the writing of trust. I like how you really delve into it. I am so drowsy, I almost am falling asleep at my keyboard here. Better get home now!! Glad I was able to see one of your poems before I close here for the afternoon!
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July 16, 2014 at 12:19 AM
Brining philosophy and poetry together is a soul challenge and a pure joy for me Andrea. We need to understand what trust means so to appreciate our lives. I'm thrilled you brought your fun and smart eyes to me today. Rest well Andrea...J.A.B.
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December 24, 2012 at 9:10 PM
Justin, Once again, we find ourselves trapped in the Holiday Season. And, hear I am stopping by to say Hi and to wish you a Merry Christmas once again sincerely from my heart. Loving each moment I found comforting here on the soup. Thank you for any comment or support you have offered now or in the past. Love always & forever ~ PD
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December 30, 2012 at 2:54 PM
I adore your heart PD., and I treasure your incomparable talent - you do the earth justice - J.A.B. %
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August 21, 2012 at 10:30 PM
If there is one thing I trust for sure, it is your genuine poetry. Thanks for helping me "survive the dare of day". ;) Powerful words here man. Very. Always, Laura
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August 23, 2012 at 12:38 AM
Thank you Laura - I am in love with survival,and trust is vital - thanks for the love and trust - J.A.B.
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August 21, 2012 at 8:18 AM
Does trust require truth to be held sacred. I have trusted in lies, and lied in arms that held trust. I have givin trust to others, and taken it as well. I have seen trust misused and abused and fallen through. Does trust remain sacred without truth - Your writing leaves me with a million words, and yet not a breath.
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August 21, 2012 at 6:38 PM
Trust is about believing in life, trust is about living! Thank you Jay for your romanticly ambivelant philosophizing!!! I feel fulfilled by inspiring your great mind - J.A.B
Brown Avatar
August 10, 2012 at 10:41 AM
I am stopping by your list of poetry to read a poem and thank you for your kind comment on my poetry Justin. It is a pleasure to read your writing. Hope you are enjoying this beautiful day. Love, Carol
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August 13, 2012 at 8:22 PM
I am Carol, and poets like you make the days so much more satisfying - I like your poetry too! J.A.B.
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August 2, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Have enjoyed this searching peice Justin, thank you for your comments its good to have you here..)
Bordner Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 11:20 PM
It is great to be here!This site has so many exceptional artists!!! Yes, its odd to search for that which one already knows - thanks - J.A.B.
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August 1, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Justin,my English skills are not always good enough to understand everything. - But, those who not have experienced the fear....they can not understand. - I will "give" you one of my "old" poem:"Do not wait until tomorrow" - Have a nice day - oxox huggs Anne-Lise :)
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August 5, 2012 at 11:25 PM
Thank you Anne - the fear of losing love, that hurts - thanks for the reference, i'm sure it will be inspirational - J.A.B.
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August 1, 2012 at 9:18 AM
An inspirational write about the concept of trust. Oh, I had to look up concept to see if it was applicable in this instance..."a directly conceived or intuited object of thought". Oie, not always easy to obtain when one feels fearful or anxious. Wishing you luck and success! Mikki
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August 1, 2012 at 12:14 PM
I love your respect for knowledge Mikki! Good investigative work - yes, fear can be a crippling energy,but it can help one create strength as well - as the Marines prolaim,having courage is not ignoring fear,its about facing fear and overcoming it - J.A.B.
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August 1, 2012 at 8:26 AM
Interesting thoughts...
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August 1, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Thank you Susan - your avatar is splendid - J.A.B.
Williams Avatar
July 31, 2012 at 1:40 AM
Justin good luck in your search..glad my poem is driving you on, she is out there, follow your heart...David
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August 1, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Thank you for visiting David - Thanks for the kind sentiments -J.A.B.
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July 29, 2012 at 9:06 PM
the sign of trust can be any where we search.Trusting can be a guaranteeing opportunity in some cases... Justin, I'm the kind of person I don't trust much... I can't seem to find that reliable strength you talk about in your awesome poem... this poem is amazing... xox~pd
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July 29, 2012 at 10:33 PM
Well PD., I suppose the sign of Trust is that of the Heart - Whats important is that you Trust the right things my friend;I experience doubt too,but spontaneity always seems worth the Trust - Thank you for believing in my message - J.A.B.
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July 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM
Interesting thoughts penned..Sara
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July 29, 2012 at 10:37 PM
I thank you for reading my work Sara - J.A.B.
Williams Avatar
July 29, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Justin I like this stroll through a trusty poem...David
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July 29, 2012 at 10:42 PM
I am pleased that you did not run through it - thanks David - J.A.B.
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