Truth and Lies
Truth and Lies spar in the shadows,
Truth is confident and stands strong.
But Lies is slippery, a wily opponent,
Quick to spot the smallest opening
.
Lies may present as pure white.
If Truth is weak for just a moment,
Lies will comfort and divert thought.
The moment overrides the future..
White Lies mutate and become gray.
Then without warning they are black.
The escape route is blocked, try to climb
over, under, around and still the way is lost.
When Truth and Lies spar in the shadow...
Turn on the light. Truth steps out. Lies will
hide in the corner..
.
Copyright © Barbara Gorelick | Year Posted 2010
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