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Truth-The Allusive Beast

Truth-The Allusive Beast
      susan Q miller © 2018

Tell me where the truth lies. 
I want to find it now,
Though I know this allusive beast is always on the prowl.
Does the beast ever lay, 
Quiet, certain in its place? 
Will I someday see what it looks like
Or has it an ever, changing face?

It’s winter outside this morning, 
Too cold to go out for play.
So I sit in bed and wonder 
What Truth looks like today. 
Will I see it in the mirror or on the evening news?
More likely I’ll get a glimpse 
If I follow my Muse. 

Please lead me dear companion ‘til I find my way 
Back through the jungles and the cavern walls 
That keep me closed off from you.
I trust you on this journey, 
Guide me on this flight
So even in my darkness 
I might glimpse the Truth tonight.

Then I heard you say, "Why bother,
What purpose have you
To seek the truth uncovered?
What will you do then?
Go back to idling time away?"
I just sat, pensive, wondering,
No answer, nothing to say.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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